Spain, Austria and FIFA World Cup
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Spain were excellent in the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup against Austria, but now La Roja face a tough test against European rivals Portugal.
Take a look at the pitch and weather report for the Spain vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash ahead of the knockout showdown.
Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.
After Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were introduced in the second half, Spain improved a bit but could not penetrate a solid Cape Verde backline, ultimately sharing the points with them.
Spain XI vs Portugal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for World Cup 2026 - La Roja carrying double selection worry ahead of last-16
Cape Verde held Spain to a goalless draw in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history; a football nation of 50 million people could not overcome a group of islands comprising 500,000 people; Goalkeeper,
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon has etched his name into football history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest clean-sheet streak in FIFA World Cup finals matches.
Former Spain international Santi Cazorla announced his retirement from football on Thursday at the age of 41.
