1/16 ·
Spain
4-1-2-3
Luis de la Fuente
WinnerHT: 1-0
Austria
4-2-3-1
Ralf Rangnick
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
3–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Spain
4-1-2-3 · Luis de la Fuente
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Austria
4-2-3-1 · Ralf Rangnick
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Luis de la Fuente's side led 1-0 at half-time, then added two more after the break to leave Ralf Rangnick's team with no route back. In front of 70492, Spain's shape in a 4-1-2-3 kept the pressure high, while Austria's 4-2-3-1 could not find a way to disrupt the rhythm once the first goal arrived.
The opening breakthrough came in the 36th minute and changed the tone immediately. The scoreline never moved away from Spain after that first strike, and the final whistle confirmed a result built on control at both ends of the pitch. Austria's only card of the night, a yellow in the 83rd minute, summed up a spell spent chasing the game rather than shaping it.
Match rhythm and control were defined by the way Spain converted their moments. The first goal arrived before the interval, the second came 21 minutes later, and the third in the closing minute removed any doubt. That sequence mattered because it allowed Spain to keep the game on their terms through the middle phase of the night at SoFi Stadium.
For Finland-based viewers following this World Cup Final Stage 1/16 tie, the fixture fitted neatly into the Thursday 02 July, 22:00 EEST window. Coverage was available through Veikkausliiga TV and Nelonen, which kept the viewing route clear for fans in Finland watching a late-night international knockout match. The timing and the platform list gave the game a straightforward local profile, with a high-profile result arriving well after prime evening football elsewhere in Europe. That matters in Finland, where the late kickoff still lined up with a live broadcast slot on Thursday night.
Lamine Yamal was named player of the match, and the award matched the scoreline Spain produced at SoFi Stadium. Austria never recovered from that opening setback, and the final stretch only widened the gap. For Spain, the result keeps the momentum of a dominant 1/16 performance moving forward; for Austria, the task now is to absorb a heavy defeat that was settled by the time the final goal went in at 89 minutes.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Spain will meet Austria at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday 02 July, 22:00 EEST, with the World Cup Final Stage 1/16 setting the stakes for both sides. For fans in Finland, the timing is late but clear, and the matchup carries the clean tension of a knockout tie where one detail can decide everything. Luis de la Fuente and Ralf Rangnick arrive with different tactical identities, and that contrast should shape the rhythm from the first whistle.
Spain will line up in a 4-1-2-3 under Luis de la Fuente, a structure that usually asks for control through the middle third and width from the front line. Austria, coached by Ralf Rangnick, are listed in a 4-2-3-1, a shape that can offer compactness behind the ball and direct support for the lone forward. Those formations alone point to a game of spacing as much as speed, and at SoFi Stadium the side that manages transitions better should gain the clearer path through the tie.
The venue adds another layer to the occasion. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood gives the fixture a big-stage feel, and that suits a match in the World Cup Final Stage 1/16. For readers in Finland, the broadcast choice is straightforward through Veikkausliiga TV or Nelonen, and the local kickoff of Thursday 02 July, 22:00 EEST makes it a late-night watch with knockout consequences attached. In that setting, the first goal will matter not just for momentum but for how each coach can use his formation.
Spain and Austria also arrive with coaching profiles that invite different interpretations of control. Luis de la Fuente's 4-1-2-3 can push Spain to keep the ball and build from stable distances between the lines, while Ralf Rangnick's 4-2-3-1 suggests Austria may try to narrow space before breaking forward with purpose. At this stage of the competition, that contrast can become decisive quickly, because the team that settles its shape earliest usually forces the other into adjustments.
With no room to recover in the World Cup Final Stage 1/16, the tactical details around Spain's central control and Austria's compact structure should define the night. The matchup at SoFi Stadium will reward patience, discipline, and the team that handles the first 15 minutes with the greater authority. For Finland's audience, it is a late fixture with a clear knockout edge, and the opening spell should tell much of the story.
Prediction (opinion)
Luis de la Fuente's 4-1-2-3 should have the edge over Ralf Rangnick's 4-2-3-1 in a knockout tie where structure and control can tilt the result.
The winner will leave SoFi Stadium with a place in the next round of the World Cup Final Stage, and the loser will see the tie end on a single evening in Inglewood.
Spain with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Austria are in control of the ball.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Austria
Ball possession: Spain: 64%, Austria: 36%.
Ferran Torres from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Ferran Torres goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ferran Torres but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ferran Torres finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Konrad Laimer from Austria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gavi
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Florian Grillitsch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pau Cubarsi wins an air challenge against Sasa Kalajdzic
Aymeric Laporte is leaving the field to be replaced by Marc Pubill in a tactical substitution.
Pedri is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabian Ruiz in a tactical substitution.
Florian Grillitsch is penalised for pushing Pedri
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rodri from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Austria: 35%.
Aymeric Laporte made the key pass for the goal!
Mikel Oyarzabal managed to score from an easy position.
Marc Cucurella provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mikel Oyarzabal scores with the right foot!
Spain are trying to create something here.
The cross by Marc Cucurella from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Pedro Porro from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alexander Prass from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marko Arnautovic from Austria is ruled offside
Marko Arnautovic from Austria is ruled offside
Stefan Posch is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexander Prass in a tactical substitution.
Lamine Yamal is leaving the field to be replaced by Gavi in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain trips Kevin Danso
David Alaba successfully blocks the shot
Lamine Yamal gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Yellow card for Stefan Posch
Stefan Posch is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Stefan Posch from Austria trips Marc Cucurella
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Austria
Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Spain
A chance presents itself to Stefan Posch from Austria but his header goes wide
Stefan Posch wins an air challenge against Marc Cucurella
The cross by Marcel Sabitzer from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mikel Merino is penalised for pushing Florian Grillitsch
Paul Wanner relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Austria: 33%.
Goal kick for Spain
Carney Chukwuemeka goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Pedro Porro from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria are in control of the ball.
Pau Cubarsi wins an air challenge against Sasa Kalajdzic
Goal kick for Austria
A chance presents itself to Ferran Torres from Spain but his header goes wide
Lamine Yamal from Spain swings in the corner from the left.
Kevin Danso from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Spain
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aymeric Laporte from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
The referee signals a free kick as Marc Cucurella from Spain trips Carney Chukwuemeka
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Austria: 33%.
Goal kick for Austria
The referee signals a free kick as Marko Arnautovic from Austria trips Rodri
Spain are in control of the ball.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Carney Chukwuemeka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Konrad Laimer from Austria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mikel Merino
Spain are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferran Torres in a tactical substitution.
Dani Olmo is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Austria: 33%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Sasa Kalajdzic is penalised for pushing Aymeric Laporte
Marc Cucurella made the key pass for the goal!
Alejandro Baena provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Pedro Porro Spain scores with a header.
The cross by Alejandro Baena from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Florian Grillitsch successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Dani Olmo is blocked
Spain are trying to create something here.
Konrad Laimer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Konrad Laimer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Austria: 34%.
Spain are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
Today's attendance is 70492
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Marko Arnautovic from Austria. Unai Simon on the receiving end of that.
Lamine Yamal from Spain is ruled offside
Spain are trying to create something here.
Florian Grillitsch successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Dani Olmo is blocked
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Spain
A chance presents itself to Sasa Kalajdzic from Austria but his header goes wide
The cross by Marcel Sabitzer from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Austria: 33%.
Michael Gregoritsch is leaving the field to be replaced by Marko Arnautovic in a tactical substitution.
Romano Schmid is leaving the field to be replaced by Sasa Kalajdzic in a tactical substitution.
Marcel Sabitzer from Austria is ruled offside
Pau Cubarsi wins an air challenge against Michael Gregoritsch
Goal kick for Austria
Konrad Laimer successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lamine Yamal is blocked
Paul Wanner successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Alejandro Baena is blocked
Spain are in control of the ball.
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Carney Chukwuemeka from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Stefan Posch from Austria trips Alejandro Baena
Romano Schmid makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Austria: 35%.
Pedri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Romano Schmid makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Michael Gregoritsch from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Florian Grillitsch successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Rodri is blocked
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain are trying to create something here.
Pedri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain start a counter attack
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Austria
A chance presents itself to Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain but his header goes wide
Alejandro Baena from Spain swings in the corner from the left.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Austria: 35%.
Mikel Oyarzabal shoots from outside the box, but Alexander Schlager has it under control
Mikel Oyarzabal tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Alexander Schlager
Spain are trying to create something here.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lamine Yamal from Spain goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marcel Sabitzer
The referee signals a free kick as Carney Chukwuemeka from Austria trips Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro wins an air challenge against Konrad Laimer
Carney Chukwuemeka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Paul Wanner is penalised for pushing Alejandro Baena
Spain are in control of the ball.
Nicolas Seiwald is leaving the field to be replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka in a tactical substitution.
Xaver Schlager is leaving the field to be replaced by Florian Grillitsch in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ball possession: Spain: 64%, Austria: 36%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Oooh... that was a sitter! Lamine Yamal should have scored from that position
Good effort by Lamine Yamal as he directs a shot on target, but Alexander Schlager saves it
Alejandro Baena from Spain sees his effort hit the crossbar after the keeper parries the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Stefan Posch from Austria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alejandro Baena
Dani Olmo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Michael Gregoritsch from Austria is ruled offside
Pau Cubarsi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nicolas Seiwald is blocked
Ball possession: Spain: 64%, Austria: 36%.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Kevin Danso from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Marcel Sabitzer from Austria trips Mikel Oyarzabal
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Austria are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Austria
Aymeric Laporte from Spain tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexander Schlager from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Konrad Laimer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 63%, Austria: 37%.
Dani Olmo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kevin Danso successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mikel Oyarzabal is blocked
Spain are in control of the ball.
Lamine Yamal shoots from outside the box, but Alexander Schlager has it under control
Lamine Yamal tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Alexander Schlager
Goal kick for Spain
Austria are in control of the ball.
Pedri made the key pass for the goal!
Marc Cucurella provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mikel Oyarzabal scores with the left foot!
The cross by Marc Cucurella from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Konrad Laimer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
David Alaba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Spain
David Alaba fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Aymeric Laporte from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 62%, Austria: 38%.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 63%, Austria: 37%.
Austria are in control of the ball.
Lamine Yamal from Spain is ruled offside
Spain are in control of the ball.
Alexander Schlager from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lamine Yamal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Mikel Oyarzabal as he directs a shot on target, but Alexander Schlager saves it
Spain are trying to create something here.
Lamine Yamal from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Lamine Yamal goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Lamine Yamal but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Lamine Yamal finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Spain: 58%, Austria: 42%.
Pau Cubarsi is penalised for pushing Alexander Schlager
Lamine Yamal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Stefan Posch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Safe hands from Alexander Schlager as he comes out and claims the ball
Spain are in control of the ball.
Aymeric Laporte wins an air challenge against Michael Gregoritsch
Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marcel Sabitzer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 57%, Austria: 43%.
Pedro Porro is penalised for pushing Marcel Sabitzer
Paul Wanner relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexander Schlager from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Spain
Austria are trying to create something here.
Austria are in control of the ball.
Romano Schmid makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Paul Wanner from Austria trips Pedro Porro
Obstruction as David Alaba cuts off the run of Mikel Oyarzabal. A free-kick is awarded.
Ball possession: Spain: 57%, Austria: 43%.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain are in control of the ball.
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Marc Cucurella from Spain trips Stefan Posch
Nicolas Seiwald from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Stefan Posch from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Konrad Laimer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as David Alaba from Austria trips Dani Olmo
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Stefan Posch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexander Schlager from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 47%, Austria: 53%.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Austria
A chance presents itself to Aymeric Laporte from Spain but his header goes wide
Alejandro Baena from Spain swings in the corner from the left.
A shot by Dani Olmo is blocked
The cross by Pedro Porro from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Michael Gregoritsch from Austria is ruled offside
Austria are in control of the ball.
Michael Gregoritsch from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena from Spain takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ball possession: Spain: 41%, Austria: 59%.
Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mikel Oyarzabal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Austria are in control of the ball.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Austria takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria are in control of the ball.
Pau Cubarsi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lamine Yamal shoots from outside the box, but Alexander Schlager has it under control
Lamine Yamal tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Alexander Schlager
Spain start a counter attack
Lamine Yamal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Dani Olmo hand-balls
Dani Olmo controls the ball with his hand
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Spain kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Los Angeles Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Finland is at 22:00 EEST on Thursday 02 July 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for 1H or 2J.
In the last 8 meetings between 1H and 2J, 1H have 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, while 2J have 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.
This is a World Cup Final Stage Round 1 match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Finland.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,492
Minute
90+2'
Winner
Spain
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