FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain vs Austria Odds, Prediction and Picks

Spain will play Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 on July 2, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium, according to FOX Sports. The match will be broadcast on FOX as Spain seeks to become the third reigning European champion to win the World Cup.

Spain entered the knockout stage after topping Group H with seven points. Their group stage record included a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, and a 1-0 win against Uruguay, FOX Sports reports.

The Spanish national team has not conceded a goal during the current tournament. According to FOX Sports, Spain is currently on a 33-game unbeaten streak consisting of 24 wins and nine draws, a run that began in March 2024.

How did Austria qualify for the knockout stage?

Austria advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 1982, according to FOX Sports. The team’s path through the group stage involved a 3-1 win over Jordan and a 2-0 loss to Argentina.

Austria secured its spot in the round of 32 following a draw against Algeria. FOX Sports reports that Algeria scored in the 93rd minute, but Sasa Kalajdžić scored a header in the sixth minute of stoppage time (90’+6) to force the tie and allow Austria to advance.

What are the statistical differences between Spain and Austria?

The two teams enter the July 2 match with contrasting defensive records. Spain has yet to allow a single goal in the tournament, while Austria conceded six goals during the group stage, FOX Sports reports.

Austria’s six goals conceded tie them for the fourth-most among the 32 teams that advanced to the knockout phase, according to the same source.

What are the betting odds for Spain vs. Austria?

FanDuel Sportsbook provided the betting lines for the matchup as of July 2. The sportsbook listed the Over/Under total at 2.5 goals, according to FOX Sports.

Additional wagering options available for the match include moneyline, spread, and anytime goalscorer props, as well as bets on which team will advance and whether both teams will score, according to the FanDuel data cited by FOX Sports.