Spain vs Austria in the play-offs: live text commentary

23:43 / 02.07.2026·354·Sport

Spain and Austria will face off in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The match, taking place at the stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, will start on the night of July 3 to July 4 at 00:00 Uzbekistan time.

We will provide live text coverage of goals, dangerous attacks, shots, referee decisions, cards, and substitutions on our website.

Spain starts the match in a 4-1-2-3 formation.

Spain's starting lineup:

• Goalkeeper: Unai Simon
• Defenders: Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Emery Laporte, Marc Cucurella
• Midfielders: Rodri, Dani Olmo, Pedri
• Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alex Baena

Austria will play in a 4-2-3-1 system.

Austria's starting lineup:

• Goalkeeper: Alexander Schlager
• Defenders: Konrad Laimer, David Alaba, Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch
• Midfielders: Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Zeyveld, Marcel Sabitzer, Patrick Wimmer, Romano Schmid
• Forward: Michael Gregoritsch

The page will be updated regularly as the match begins. Follow all the key moments with us.

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Live report

90+7'⏱

The referee blows the final whistle. Spain defeats Austria 3-0!

90+4'

Ferran Torres (Spain) fired a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the left post. The ball went out of play, and a goal kick was awarded to Austria.

90+4'

Ferran Torres (Spain) fired a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the left post. The ball went out of play, and a goal kick was awarded to Austria.

90+3'🔁

Luis de la Fuente decided to replace Aymeric Laporte with Marc Pubill (Spain).

90+3'🔁

Referee allows the substitution: Fabian Ruiz (Spain) comes on for Pedri to give him a rest.

90+2'

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) sent a dangerous cross into the box, but it was blocked.

90'

The fourth official indicated 6 minutes of added time.

89'⚽3-0

GOAL! 3:0. What a stunning goal! Marc Cucurella passed to Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain), who was left unmarked in the box and, on his first touch, beat Alexander Schlager to slot it into the bottom right corner. 3:0.

87'

Sasa Kalajdzic (Austria) found space for a high ball, but seems frustrated as none of his teammates could reach it.

87'

Flag raised against Marco Arnautovic (Austria). He had a chance to get behind the defense, but he moved too early.

87'

Flag raised against Marco Arnoautovic (Austria). He had a chance to get behind the defense, but he moved too early.

85'🔁

Substitution for Austria. Stefan Posch off, Alexander Pras (Austria) on.

85'🔁

Substitution for Austria. Stefan Posch is off, replaced by Alexander Pras.

85'🔁

Substitution. Gavi (Spain) comes on for Lamine Yamal.

85'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) was first to the rebound in the box and fired a quick shot into the bottom left corner, beating the keeper, but a defender cleared it off the line.

82'

Marcel Sabitzer sent a great high ball into the center of the penalty area that deserved a better finish, but Stefan Posch (Austria) could only send a weak header wide of the right post. The ball went out, and a goal kick was awarded to Spain.

81'

During the attack, Glenn Nyberg blew the whistle because Mikel Merino (Spain) used excessive force in the challenge.

79'

Carney Chukwuemeka (Austria) received a great pass inside the box and shot. His effort narrowly missed the right post, went out of play, and a goal kick was awarded to Spain.

79'

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) attempted a long ball, but it lacked the power to reach his teammates and was intercepted by a defender.

78'

The corner found Ferran Torres (Spain) near the penalty spot, but the ball glanced off his head and flew high over the goal. The ball went out, resulting in a goal kick for Austria.

78'

A curling cross found Ferran Torres (Spain) near the penalty spot, but the ball clipped his head and flew high over the goal. The ball went out, resulting in a goal kick for Austria.

78'

It looks like Lamine Yamal (Spain) will take the corner.

77'

Mikel Merino (Spain) tried to find a teammate with a pass, but the opposing defender blocked it and cleared the danger.

76'

Marco Arnautovic (Austria) tried to break forward, but miscontrolled the ball and lost it. The ball went out of play, resulting in a goal kick for Spain.

75'

Marc Cucurella (Spain) should have known that such an action was against the rules. He acted with excessive carelessness, leaving Glenn Nyberg no choice but to blow the whistle.

74'

Marko Arnautovic (Austria) won the ball, but the referee whistled for a foul. He is unhappy with the decision!

73'

The stadium attendance was 70,492.

71'🔁

Luis de la Fuente makes a substitution: Mikel Merino comes on for Dani Olmo (Spain).

71'🔁

The referee stopped play for a substitution; Alex Baena leaves the pitch, replaced by Ferran Torres (Spain).

71'🔁

The referee stopped play for a substitution: Alex Baena leaves the pitch, replaced by Ferran Torres (Spain).

68'

A cooling break has been called.

66'⚽2-0

GOAL! 2:0. Pedro Porro (Spain) scores a brilliant goal! Spain doubles their lead.

65'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) tried to dribble past the opponent, but the ball was blocked.

63'✚

Marco Arnautovic (Austria) is clearly gesturing for medical help in pain. The severity of the injury is not yet known.

63'

Glenn Nyberg blew the whistle, and Marco Arnautovic (Austria) was penalized for a foul on the attack. Correct decision by the referee.

62'

The assistant referee raised the flag for offside before Lamine Yamal (Spain) could provide a header assist.

62'

The assistant referee raised the flag for offside before Lamine Yamal (Spain) could provide a headed assist.

62'

Dani Olmo (Spain) shot from the edge of the penalty area on his first attempt, but it was well blocked by a defender.

61'

Sasa Kalajdzic (Austria) found enough space in the penalty area and headed the ball, but his great effort went just over the crossbar! The ball went out of play, and a goal kick was awarded to Spain.

61'

Sasa Kalajdzic (Austria) found enough space in the box and headed the ball, but his effort went just over the crossbar! Goal kick for Spain.

60'🔁

Ralf Rangnick decides to make a change: Sasa Kalajdzic comes on for Romano Schmid (Austria).

60'🔁

Substitution time. Michael Gregovich leaves the court, replaced by Marco Arnautovic (Austria).

60'

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) was ruled offside.

59'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) decided to shoot, but his effort was blocked by a defender and posed no threat to the goalkeeper.

58'

Alex Baena (Spain) fired a powerful long-range shot, but one of the defenders reacted brilliantly to block it.

57'

Pedro Porro (Spain) couldn't deliver the ball into the penalty area; his attempt was blocked.

55'

Stefan Posch (Austria) recklessly slid into the opponent's legs and luckily escaped punishment. Glenn Nyberg whistled for the foul, but didn't issue a card this time.

55'

Alex Baena (Spain) sent a dangerous cross from a corner, but none of his teammates could outjump the defenders.

54'

Rodri (Spain) had a great chance! He struck from the edge of the penalty area, and the ball just missed the left post! The ball went out, and a goal kick is awarded to Austria.

53'

Marc Cucurella (Spain) tried to make a pass, but it was blocked.

52'

The corner was aimed toward the penalty spot and met by Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain), but he failed to connect properly and the ball flew high over the goal. The ball went out, and a goal kick was awarded to Austria.

51'

The referee awarded a corner, and Alex Baena (Spain) headed to the corner flag to take it.

51'

Dani Olmo (Spain) tried to break forward, but the opponent cleared the ball. Now Spain has won a corner.

49'

It didn't go as planned! Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) tried his luck from the edge of the penalty area, but his low shot towards the center was too weak to beat Alexander Schlager, and the goalkeeper saved it easily.

49'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) reached the ball first, but committed a foul in the process.

47'

Paul Wanner (Austria) committed a foul, and Glenn Nyberg stopped play for a free kick.

47'

Paul Wanner (Austria) committed a foul, and Glenn Nyberg stopped play for a free kick.

46'🔁

Ralf Rangnick decides to make a substitution. Florian Grillitsch (Austria) comes on for Xaver Schlager.

46'🔁

Substitution. Nicolas Seiwald is off, Carney Chukwuemeka (Austria) comes on.

46'

The break is over and the second half is about to begin.

46'

The break is over and the second half is about to begin.

45+5'⏱

First half ends. Spain goes into the break leading 1:0.

45+5'⏱

The first half has ended. Spain goes into the break leading 1:0.

45+3'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) had a great chance inside the six-yard box and fired a shot towards the center of the goal, but Alexander Schlager made a brilliant save to deny him.

45+2'

Alex Baena (Spain) took a great shot from a set piece. It hit the crossbar and didn't go in. The goalkeeper was very lucky!

45+1'

Stefan Posch (Austria) committed a foul by using excessive force, but the referee didn't penalize him. Spain won a free kick from a dangerous position.

45+1'

Stefan Posch (Austria) committed a foul using excessive force, but the referee didn't penalize him. Spain won a free kick from a dangerous position.

45'

4 minutes of added time for the first half.

45'

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria) beat the last defender, but the referee stopped play after the linesman signaled offside.

44'

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) fouled an opponent and Glenn Nyberg stopped the play.

43'

Xaver Schlager (Austria) pushed towards the goal, but the defender returned in time to stop him.

42'

Alexander Schlager jumped to block Alex Baena's (Spain) corner kick.

41'

Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) crossed into the box, but the opposing defense cleared the danger. Spain forced a corner.

41'

Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) crossed the ball, but the defense cleared the danger. Spain forced a corner.

40'

Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) received a good pass outside the penalty area and took a shot from a comfortable position, but it was blocked by a defender.

39'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) brilliantly beat several defenders and curled a shot from the edge of the penalty area towards the center of the goal. However, the shot lacked power and was easily saved by Alexander Schlager.

38'

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) tried to reach the pass, but it was too long and the ball went out of play. Goal kick for Spain.

36'⚽1-0

GOAL! 1:0. Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) showed great intuition in the penalty area, intercepting a pass and firing it into the bottom right corner on his first attempt. Assist by Marc Cucurella. 1:0.

36'

Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) couldn't find any of his teammates in the penalty area and his pass was intercepted.

35'

David Alaba (Austria) stepped forward and unleashed a powerful long-range shot, but the ball flew well over the bar. The ball went out of play, resulting in a goal kick for Spain.

34'

Play stopped as Lamine Yamal (Spain) was ruled offside.

33'

Alexander Schlager came off his line to block Lamine Yamal's (Spain) corner kick.

33'

A brilliant pass found Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) on the edge of the penalty area, and he fired it toward the bottom right corner. Alexander Schlager almost conceded, but made a fantastic last-minute save. Spain wins a corner.

32'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) entered the penalty area, beat two defenders and shot from near the penalty spot. The shot was powerful but lacked accuracy, and the goalkeeper saved it easily. The score remains unchanged.

32'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) entered the penalty area, bypassed two defenders and took a shot from around the penalty spot. The shot was powerful but lacked accuracy, and the goalkeeper saved it easily. The score remains unchanged.

30'

Goal disallowed! Marc Cucurella (Spain) put the ball in the net, but Glenn Nyberg blew his whistle for a foul.

29'

The ball went out of play, and Spain won another corner.

29'

Dani Olmo (Spain) beat several defenders, but the opponent successfully cleared the ball. The ball went out of play, and Spain won a corner.

29'

Dani Olmo (Spain) beat several defenders, but the opponent successfully cleared the ball. The ball went out of play, and Spain won a corner.

27'

Pedro Porro (Spain) sent in a powerful cross, but it caused no danger.

24'

The referee blows the whistle, and the players take a break to recover.

22'

Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) put in every effort to reach the ball in the penalty area, but couldn't get there.

19'

Pedro Porro (Spain) crossed into the box, but Alexander Schlager came off his line to claim the ball.

18'

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) delivered a precise cross to Michael Gregoritsch, but he couldn't reach it. The ball went out of play, and a goal kick was awarded to Spain.

16'

Paul Wanner (Austria) committed a foul while trying to break away from his opponent, and the referee blew the whistle.

15'

Glenn Nyberg could not ignore the rough challenge by David Alaba (Austria) and blew his whistle.

12'

Alex Baena (Spain) took the corner. He crossed into the penalty area, but the ball hit an opponent's head and the danger was cleared.

12'

One of the defenders managed to intervene at the last second, brilliantly blocking Alex Baena's (Spain) pass. The ball went out of play. Spain will earn a corner kick.

11'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) tried to push forward individually, but the opponent stopped him, preventing any danger.

11'

Kevin Danso (Austria) brought down his opponent. Glenn Nyberg saw it clearly and whistled for the foul. Spain wins a free kick.

Aymeric Laporte (Spain) jumped brilliantly to meet the corner, but the ball went over his head and well over the bar. Goal kick for Austria.

Spain has won another corner.

Marc Cucurella (Spain) tried to beat his opponent, but the ball was blocked. Spain wins a corner.

Dani Olmo (Spain) shot from outside the penalty area, but the attempt was blocked.

Alex Baena (Spain) took a short corner.

Lamine Yamal (Spain) sent a cross into the box, but the attempt was blocked and the ball went out. Corner kick for Spain.

Romano Schmid (Austria) tried to pass to a teammate from outside the penalty area, but the opposing defense acted quickly to stop the attack.

Lamine Yamal (Spain) dribbled past several players and fired a low shot from mid-range toward the center of the goal. The goalkeeper was caught off guard but made a brilliant save to clear the danger.

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) sent a cross into the penalty area, but the opposing defenders quickly blocked the ball.

1'⏱

And the game has just begun!

00:02

The players have taken the field and the game is about to start. Spain will kick off first.

23:50

Starting lineups for this match have been announced.

23:49

Glenn Nyberg will referee today's match.

23:47

Welcome to our live text commentary. We will try to cover all the action on the pitch in detail. Only a few minutes remain until kick-off.