Austria sees an opportunity against Spain. The reigning European champion secured first place in Group H, but the performance was not convincing.

What happened?

The Spanish team did not convince in the group stage. The impression left by the Spaniards was not intimidating.

Why is this important for Austria?

Austria has a second chance, after the team barely made it to the knockout phase. Ralf Rangnick takes the pressure off his team: «In this game, we can actually only win».

What comes next?

The match between Austria and Spain takes place on Thursday. Austria needs a performance at the «highest level» to have a chance. | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | 2026-07-02 | Last result: Spain 3-0 Austria | | 2026-09-24 | Next fixture: Austria vs. Israel | The concerns in Spain have various reasons: lack of fitness, poor form, and lack of efficiency. Austria, on the other hand, is aware that everything must come together to knock the Spaniards out of the tournament.