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Spain Dominates Austria 3-0 to Reach Round of 16
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is in full swing, and Thursday delivered another dose of drama across North America. With 83 matches played and 244 goals scored so far, the expanded 48-team tournament continues to break attendance records — now over 5.4 million spectators.
Today’s Results
| Match | Score | Winner | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Austria | 3-0 | 🇪🇸 Spain | Seattle |
| Portugal vs Croatia | 0-0 (playing) | — | Toronto |
Spain 3-0 Austria — Mikel Oyarzabal bagged a brace as Spain played their best football of the tournament, cruising past Austria with a dominant 3-0 victory. Pedro Porro also got on the scoresheet. La Roja now await the winner of Portugal vs Croatia in the Round of 16.
Portugal 0-0 Croatia (First Half) — In Toronto, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face Luka Modric’s Croatia in a tightly contested affair. Portugal have been the brighter side with several chances, including a Renato Veiga header that went over the bar and a dangerous Nuno Mendes cross that Croatia just cleared. Ruben Dias picked up an early yellow card. The winner faces Spain in the next round. Emotions are high as Portugal dedicate their campaign to the late Diogo Jota, who passed away one year ago.
Round of 32 Results So Far
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 | South Africa vs Canada | 0-1 |
| Jun 29 | Brazil vs Japan | 2-1 |
| Jun 30 | Germany vs Paraguay | 1-1 (Paraguay wins on pens) |
| Jun 30 | Netherlands vs Morocco | 1-1 (Morocco wins on pens) |
| Jun 30 | Ivory Coast vs Norway | 1-2 |
| Jul 1 | France vs Sweden | 3-0 |
| Jul 1 | Mexico vs Ecuador | 2-0 |
| Jul 1 | England vs DR Congo | 2-1 |
| Jul 1 | Belgium vs Senegal | 3-2 |
| Jul 1 | USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2-0 |
| Jul 2 | Spain vs Austria | 3-0 |
Key Moments
- Spain finding form: After a shaky group stage, Spain exploded against Austria with their most complete performance. Oyarzabal’s double proves he’s stepped up.
- Paraguay stun Germany: For the third consecutive World Cup, Germany exit early. Paraguay held firm through extra time before winning a dramatic penalty shootout.
- Morocco on the march again: The 2022 semifinalists are doing it again, beating the Netherlands on penalties in a gritty display.
- USA advances: The co-hosts blanked Bosnia 2-0 in front of a record TV audience of 33 million viewers.
- Messi & Mbappé lead scoring: Both superstars have 6 goals each, keeping the Golden Boot race wide open.
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Round of 32 Matches
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2 | Switzerland vs Algeria | Vancouver |
| Jul 3 | Australia vs Egypt | Dallas |
| Jul 3 | Argentina vs Cape Verde | Miami |
| Jul 3 | Colombia vs Ghana | San Francisco |
Confirmed Round of 16 Matchups
- Canada vs Morocco — Jul 4
- Paraguay vs France — Jul 4
- Brazil vs Norway — Jul 5
- Mexico vs England — Jul 6
- Spain vs POR/CRO winner — Jul 6
- USA vs Belgium — Jul 7
FAQ
Q: How many teams are left in the World Cup?
A: The tournament started with 48 teams. After the Round of 32 concludes, 16 teams will advance to the Round of 16.
Q: When is the World Cup final?
A: The final takes place on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Q: Who are the top scorers so far?
A: Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Kylian Mbappé (France) are tied for the Golden Boot with 6 goals each.
Q: Has the attendance record been broken?
A: Yes! The tournament surpassed the 1994 World Cup attendance record on June 25, with over 5.4 million spectators so far.
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