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
For fans in Namibia, the late kick-off at Thursday 02 July, 21:00 CAT delivered a straightforward story: Spain were sharper in the key moments and carried that edge through to the final whistle.
Austria stayed in the contest until the interval, but the balance moved further toward the home side after the restart. Spain's second goal in the 66th minute made the gap feel decisive, and the third in the 89th minute put the result beyond doubt. At 70492 in attendance, the setting matched the occasion, and Spain managed the game with the kind of control that suited the scoreline.
Ralf Rangnick's Austria began in a 4-2-3-1 shape, while Luis de la Fuente used a 4-1-2-3 that gave Spain a stronger attacking platform. That structure showed in the rhythm of the game: Spain were able to push higher, keep Austria pinned back for longer spells, and wait for the moments that mattered most. The only card recorded came for Austria in the 83rd minute, another sign of a side chasing the game as Spain protected a comfortable lead in the World Cup Final Stage. For supporters in Namibia watching through SuperSport and DStv, the patterns were clear from the score and the timing of the goals.
Lamine Yamal was named Player of the Match, and that individual recognition matched Spain's overall authority on the night. In a knockout game in the World Cup Final Stage, that is exactly the kind of control that matters, especially when the first goal arrives before the interval and the next two follow after it. The result gave Spain a clear passage out of the tie and left Austria needing more from the moments when they had to respond.
For Namibia, the match also fit neatly into a prime viewing window, with Thursday 02 July, 21:00 CAT listed for local fans following SuperSport and DStv. The combination of venue, timing, and result made it a clean broadcast-night win for Spain, while Austria were left to reflect on a game in which they could not recover after conceding first.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
1H and 2J will take their place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday 02 July, 21:00 CAT, and the setting alone gives this World Cup Final Stage tie a heavy edge of occasion. For fans in Namibia, the fixture lands at a prime evening time, with SuperSport and DStv listed among the viewing options. In a 1/16 meeting, every detail will matter, and the first task for both sides will be to handle the occasion without letting the moment overrun the football.
The pre-match conversation is shaped by the simple fact that this is a knockout game in the World Cup Final Stage, with no room for recovery if either side starts slowly. 1H will look to impose itself from the opening exchanges, while 2J will aim to turn the tie into a contest decided by small margins. At SoFi Stadium, the scale of the venue will match the scale of the task, and that should sharpen the sense that one clean spell of control could define the night.
For readers in Namibia, the timing makes this one of the more straightforward live watch options on the schedule, and that matters because the atmosphere around a knockout tie changes quickly when the first whistle is close to local prime time. Thursday 02 July, 21:00 CAT gives supporters a clear slot to settle in, and the broader World Cup Final Stage context means every transition, every duel, and every mistake will carry real weight. In a 1/16 match, the margin for hesitation is usually smaller than the margin for ambition.
The sharpest edge to the pre-match picture is the knockout format itself, because a 1/16 tie invites urgency from the first minutes and patience only if it is matched by control. At SoFi Stadium, the players will have to balance energy with composure, and that balance often decides whether a game opens up or tightens into a tense, low-margin battle. For 1H and 2J, the first phase will be about establishing territory, protecting shape, and making sure the early rhythm belongs to the side that settles faster.
What gives this match added local relevance is the straightforward scheduling for Namibia, where Thursday 02 July, 21:00 CAT places the contest in a clean evening slot and lets supporters follow it without complication. With SuperSport and DStv in the frame, the matchup sits neatly within the viewing routine of fans in Namibia, and the fixture itself promises the kind of knockout tension that usually rewards concentration more than noise. The winner will move on with momentum, while the loser will leave the World Cup Final Stage at 1/16.
There is still a clear sense of uncertainty around which side will seize the game, but the stakes are plain from the round and the venue. 1H and 2J will both need to handle the scale of SoFi Stadium, the pressure of the World Cup Final Stage, and the demands of a 1/16 knockout. For Namibia's football audience, that combination should make Thursday 02 July, 21:00 CAT an easy fixture to circle, with the next chapter waiting for whichever team manages the night best.
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 Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Namibia is at 21:00 CAT on Thursday 02 July 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia 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, there have been 0 draws, and 2J have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Final Stage Round 1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Namibia.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,492
Minute
90+2'
Winner
Spain
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