World Cup Round of 32: Spain vs Austria Official Line-ups
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Official starting line-ups have been confirmed for the World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria.
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Attributed to original sourceLamine Yamal leads the way for a Spain side that makes two changes against Ralf Rangnick’s Austria in the World Cup Round of 32.
It kicks off in Los Angeles at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).
The winners of this fixture will go on to face either Portugal or Croatia in the Round of 16.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 14: Luis de la Fuente Castillo, Head Coach of Spain speaks to the media during a press conference one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain vs Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Spain are among the favourites going into the tournament and are unbeaten so far in this World Cup, even after a shocking 0-0 opening draw with Cape Verde.
They followed that by thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0, then squeezing past Uruguay 1-0 thanks to Alex Baena’s strike.
The star man is inevitably teenage Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, who scored once so far in the competition along with a Mikel Oyarzabal brace.
Spain have made two changes from the most recent match, bringing in Pedro Porro and Dani Olmo for Marcos Llorente and Mikel Merino.
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – MARCH 27: Ralf Rangnick, head coach of Austria and Peter Schoettel, Sporting Director of Austria, ahead of an international friendly match between Austria and Ghana at Ernst Happel Stadion on March 27, 2026 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images) Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in their first group game, then lost 2-0 to Argentina before a thrilling 3-3 draw with Algeria.
Coach Rangnick recently signed a new contract with the Federation, having been on the verge of accepting a different job as technical director of Milan.
Familiar faces include former Inter striker Marko Arnautovic and Como-owned defender Stefan Posch, fresh from loans to Mainz and Bologna.
Spain vs. Austria line-ups Spain: Simon; Pedro Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena
Austria: A Schlager; Posch, Lienhart, Alaba, Mwene; Seiwald, X Schlager; Laimer, Schmid, Sabitzer; Arnautovic
02-07-2026 20:00
Round of 32
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Season Analytics
Spain
Positions
Austria
SEASON TOTAL ESP HOME 1 1 0 2 1 0 Last matches 27-06-2026
Uruguay
W
0 - 1
21-06-2026
Saudi Arabia
W
4 - 0
15-06-2026
Cape Verde
D
0 - 0
21-06-2026
Saudi Arabia
W
4 - 0
15-06-2026
Cape Verde
D
0 - 0
SEASON TOTAL AUT AWAY 0 1 1 1 1 1 Last matches
3 - 3
D
Algeria
28-06-2026
2 - 0
L
Argentina
22-06-2026
3 - 1
W
Jordan
17-06-2026
3 - 3
D
Algeria
28-06-2026
2 - 0
L
Argentina
22-06-2026
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Football-italia.net has published the official starting XI for both Spain and Austria ahead of their Round of 32 clash at a FIFA World Cup tournament. Line-up announcements are critical pre-match intelligence, revealing tactical choices, formation preferences, and key player availability. The confirmed line-ups allow fans and analysts to assess the tactical battle ahead of kickoff in this knockout-stage encounter.
Chance analysis
Line-up reveals for a knockout-stage World Cup match are high-value pre-match intelligence, as they expose the manager's tactical approach, key personnel decisions, and any late fitness concerns. With Spain historically a technical, possession-based side and Austria typically organized and counter-attacking, the confirmed XIs will shape pre-match expectations and in-game tactical adjustments.
Confirmed line-ups set the tactical framework for the Spain vs Austria knockout match and may shift pre-match betting and prediction models.
Use the confirmed line-ups to adjust match prediction models for tactical balance, key player matchups, and potential in-game substitutions.