who will spain face next in fifa world cup

Spain’s next World Cup opponent is Austria in the Round of 32, according to current bracket reports. The match is listed as Spain vs Austria at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2.

Quick scoop

• Spain won Group H and is paired with the Group J runner-up.

• Austria finished second in Group J behind Argentina.

• If Spain’s group position changes, the knockout path could shift, but the current reports say Austria is the confirmed next opponent.

Match context

The bracket setup means the Group H winner faces the Group J runner-up in the first knockout round, which is why Spain’s next game is against Austria. Some reports also note that if Spain had finished differently in the group, a tougher path such as Argentina could have been possible.

Bottom line

Spain will face Austria next in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.