Austria is in the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup and faces Spain. The first opponent is a tough one: Ralf Rangnick's team faces the European champion.

What's Next?

Austria qualified as the second team in Group J for the knockout phase. After the group stage matches against Jordan, Argentina, and Algeria, Spain, one of the top favorites for the World Cup title, is now waiting.

These Opponents Could Still Be Waiting

In the further course of the tournament, Austria faces real football heavyweights. In the quarterfinals, teams like Belgium, the USA, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or Senegal could be possible opponents.

Last Match

DateOpponentResult
2026-06-28Algeria3-3

Next Match

Austria faces Spain on July 2 at 21:00 (MESZ) in Los Angeles.

Tournament Schedule Overview

The new world champion must win a total of five knockout games. The Round of 16 is followed by the Round of 8, the quarterfinals, the semifinals, and finally the final on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.