Spain vs Austria prediction as the two European nations fight for place in last 16

Players of Spain pose for photo during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 15 — Spain are set to face Austria in the Round of 32 (Image credit: Getty Images)

Spain are set to face Austria as they look to take a step closer to winning what would be a second World Cup.

The 2010 champions are third favourites, behind only France and Argentina, and this represents a strong chance to progress.

However, Austria have already scored six goals in this tournament and could cause an upset.

Spain vs Austria odds from BOYLE SPORTS

Spain to WIN - 3/10
Draw - 15/4
Austria to WIN - 17/2

Spain vs Austria predictions

Austria's German head coach Ralf Rangnick gives an MD-1 press conference at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 26, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Algeria and Austria. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP) — Austria boss Ralf Rangnick (Image credit: Getty Images)

Spain are the clear favourites for this match, as they look to forge a route to the World Cup final.

However, they haven't won a knockout match at a World Cup since they claimed the trophy back in 2010.

Austria showed some resilience in their final group stage match against Algeria, snatching an equaliser after conceding what looked to be a very late winner.

Whether or not they're capable of more heroics against a side of Spain's stature remains to be seen, but Spain's opening draw against Cape Verde suggests that there is at least a possibility.

Nevertheless, Spain have since gone on to comfortably beat Saudi Arabia and then claim another victory over Uruguay and they should have enough to progress from this fixture.

Score prediction: Spain 3-1 Austria

Lamine Yamal will be looking to make an impact on the World Cup for Spain — Lamine Yamal could cause problems for Austria (Image credit: Getty Images)

How to watch Spain vs Austria

You can watch Spain vs Austria in the last 32 of World Cup 2026 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide.

The match will be broadcast live on BBC in the UK, FOX in the United States and SBS in Australia.

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Ryan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.