Knockout matches continue on Wednesday world cup The round of 32 between 2010 champions Spain and Austria was held in Inglewood, California, just outside of Los Angeles. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, playing in their sixth World Cup, will face 2018 finalists Croatia in Toronto, while Switzerland will play Algeria in Vancouver.
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General view during a pre-match ceremony before the Soccer World Cup round of 32 match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
General view during a pre-match ceremony before the Soccer World Cup round of 32 match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
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The American flag is reflected in front of fans waiting for the Soccer World Cup last-32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hon)
The American flag is reflected in front of fans waiting for the Soccer World Cup last-32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hon)
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Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal (left) scores the opening goal for his team during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal (left) scores the opening goal for his team during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
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Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Soccer World Cup round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jay C. Hong)
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Soccer World Cup round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jay C. Hong)
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Spanish fans wait for the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hon)
Spanish fans wait for the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hon)
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Austria’s Marcel Sabitzer, 9, and Spain’s Pedro Polo compete for the ball during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Austria’s Marcel Sabitzer, 9, and Spain’s Pedro Polo compete for the ball during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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Fans stand during the Spanish national anthem before the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hon)
Fans stand during the Spanish national anthem before the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hon)
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Austria’s Romano Schmidt, 18, challenges Spain’s Alex Baena, 15, and Marc Cucurella, 24, for the ball during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jay C. Hong)
Austria’s Romano Schmidt, 18, challenges Spain’s Alex Baena, 15, and Marc Cucurella, 24, for the ball during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jay C. Hong)
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Spain national team head coach Luis de la Fuente gives instructions during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Spain national team head coach Luis de la Fuente gives instructions during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
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Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) is fouled on a corner kick during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) is fouled on a corner kick during the Soccer World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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Spain’s Lamine Yamal controls the ball during a match against Austria in the Round of 32 of the Soccer World Cup on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Spain’s Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the Soccer World Cup round of 32 game against Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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