It was all Spain in Southern California. The 2026 World Cup favorite looked the part on Thursday, July 2 inside SoFi Stadium, cruising past Austria for a 3-0 win in the round of 32 to advance in the knockout round.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 continues Thursday, with three more matches. The first of two all-European games ended with Spain winning 3-0 over Austria and then Portugal advancing with a 2-1 win in a dramatic match against Croatia in Toronto.

Gavi won't start today for Spain against Austria in a long awaited Round of 32 game at the 2026 World Cup. Spain face Austria in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, and one of the biggest talking points ahead of kickoff is once again the absence of Gavi from the starting lineup.

The Austrian national team achieved its minimum goal by reaching the knockout stage at this World Cup – but not much more than that. In the round of 16, the ÖFB side were swept aside 0-3 by a strong Spain team and were pretty much without a chance.

Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal reveals why he wore an 'Ego Yamal' headband during the 2026 World Cup match against Austria.

Spain’s teen forward Lamine, 18, says though he wanted to add name to scoresheet in dominant 3-0 win over Austria, main motive is to progress and clinch trophy

Spain star Lamine Yamal said Thursday he was delighted with his team's performance in their 3-0 win in the World Cup last 32 against Austria -- but