Spain Vs Austria Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal Forces Early Save As La Roja Set The Tone

Spain are beginning to settle into their rhythm, pinning Austria back inside their own half. A corner comes to nothing, but the pressure is mounting. Lamine Yamal is proving a constant headache down the left, repeatedly getting the better of Kevin Danso and looking like Spain's biggest attacking threat in these opening minutes. La Roja have started with real intent, while Austria are still searching for a way to slow them down.

We're underway at Los Angeles Stadium! The opening whistle has barely gone and Spain have already threatened. Alex Baena slips a lovely pass into Lamine Yamal, who bursts into the box with trademark pace, but Alexander Schlager is alert and rushes out to smother the youngster's effort. An early warning from La Roja, who have started on the front foot.

Spain will be without Nico Williams in the starting XI for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Austria after the winger picked up a right adductor injury during the group-stage win over Uruguay.

While he has been named on the bench and could feature later in the game, Luis de la Fuente has opted not to risk him from the start. Gavi also misses out on the starting XI, with Yeremy Pino another injured player among the substitutes.

Spain head into the knockout clash unbeaten after topping Group H with seven points, while Austria will be hoping to continue their impressive run after progressing to the last 32.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

Hello, we are back with another live blog as Spain take on Austria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Stay tuned for live updates!