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Austria captain David Alaba, record player Marko Arnautovic, and goalkeeper Alexander Schlager reflect on their World Cup exit after a 3-0 loss to Spain. Despite the disappointment, they emphasize pride in reaching the knockout rounds for the first time since 1998.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added a header as Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to reach the World Cup last 16. Unai Simon set a record for consecutive clean sheets. Spain will face Portugal or Croatia on July 6.
Joe Hart analyzes the controversial decision to disallow Marc Cucurella's goal against Austria for a foul on goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their World Cup last-32 match in Los Angeles. Hart believes the call was soft.
Matchday 22 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features a triple-header with Portugal vs Croatia, Spain vs Austria, and Switzerland vs Algeria. Global stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, and Lamine Yamal headline the action as teams vie for Round of 16 berths.
Spain and Austria are set to clash in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The match preview covers team form, key players, and tactical analysis ahead of the knockout stage encounter.
Algeria and Austria played a dramatic 3-3 draw in the 2026 World Cup group stage, sending both teams through and eliminating Iran. Conspiracy theories of a fixed result emerged, but both managers strongly denied any collusion.
Argentina won their group and advanced to the Round of 32 alongside Austria and Algeria. Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament.
Austria will play Spain in the World Cup Round of 32. A poll shows 89% of voters favor Spain to advance, while 11% back Austria.
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez was awarded FIFA Man of the Match for his performance in the friendly against Austria.
Algeria and Austria both secured progression to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after sharing the points in their final group match.
Austria scored a dramatic late equaliser against Algeria in a 3-3 draw, securing both teams' progression to the World Cup knockout stages and eliminating Iran from Group J.
Algeria and Austria both scored injury-time goals in a 3-3 draw, securing qualification from Group J into the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup.
Austria and Algeria both advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a dramatic 3-3 draw in Group J. Sasa Kalajdzic scored a last-gasp equalizer to send Austria through as runners-up, while Algeria progressed as one of the best third-placed teams.
Watch all angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria.
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, leading Argentina to a 2-0 win over Austria and securing their place in the Round of 32. The record-breaking goals came on the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's famous goal against England.
Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer.
Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer speaks exclusively to FIFA about his first World Cup, the influence of David Alaba, and the challenge of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in Group J.
Romano Schmid opened the scoring for Austria with a remarkable strike into the top corner, described as 'wonderful'.
Austria captain David Alaba says his team will rely on momentum from their first World Cup victory since 1990 to challenge defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi in their second group match.
Ralf Rangnick has signed a contract extension with Austria through 2028, days before their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years. The 67-year-old coach guided the team to direct qualification with a dramatic late goal in qualifying.
