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Spain Faces Austria at LA’s SoFi Stadium Thursday

6/29/2026

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Summary

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Spain will play Austria at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 2, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT.
Spain topped Group H with seven points and a 5-0 goal margin.
Austria finished second in Group J with a 1-1-1 record.
Betting odds list Spain to win at –320, over 2.5 goals at –114, and Oyarzabal anytime.
Broadcasts will be on ITV or BBC in the UK, RTVE/TVE in Spain, ARD/ZDF in Germany, and TF1/beIN Sports in France.

History

Historical Context

The United States first hosted a FIFA World Cup in 1994, when the knockout stage ran from July 2 to July 17 and the Rose Bowl final drew over 94,000 fans as Brazil won on penalties. That successful debut proved North America could stage a major tournament, paving the way for the 2026 World Cup opening at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium between Spain and Austria.

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Story summary

Spain will play Austria at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 2, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT.
Spain topped Group H with seven points and a 5-0 goal margin.
Austria finished second in Group J with a 1-1-1 record.
Betting odds list Spain to win at –320, over 2.5 goals at –114, and Oyarzabal anytime.
Broadcasts will be on ITV or BBC in the UK, RTVE/TVE in Spain, ARD/ZDF in Germany, and TF1/beIN Sports in France.

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