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Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

GOAL’s complete Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing guide, including how to watch for free and without cable

De la Fuente admits Yamal 'hasn't quite arrived' at World Cup

Luis de la Fuente has acknowledged that Lamine Yamal has not yet reached his absolute peak at the 2026 World Cup, despite Spain's dominant victory over Austria. The national team manager remains completely unfazed by the teenager's lack of goals in the tournament, firmly backing his prized prodigy to make a defining impact very soon.

Spain vs Austria: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

Kick-off time, team news, head to head record, form guide and more

Oyarzabal at the double & Yamal dazzles as Spain begin to cook

Spain outclassed Austria in Los Angeles to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 win on Thursday. The European champions avoided any sort of scare by dominating proceedings from the outset, securing a comfortable victory through Mikel Oyarzabal's brace and a header from Pedro Porro as they belatedly clicked into gear at the tournament.

Spain vs Austria Predictions: Tipping La Roja and Lamine Yamal

Get three Spain vs Austria predictions from our soccer expert, before Thursday’s 3:00pm ET World Cup clash (7/2).

‘Messi aside’ - Yamal named 'the best' by Barca co-star Gavi

Spain midfielder Gavi has delivered the ultimate compliment to his Barcelona and international team-mate Lamine Yamal, claiming the 18-year-old sensation is the finest player in world football when excluding Lionel Messi. The duo are chasing World Cup glory, with Gavi backing the recovering winger to handle the immense pressure during their knockout campaign.