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Spain Confident Ahead of World Cup Round of 32 Clash with Austria
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First reported by Mako · 11 minutes ago
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Spain advances to the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 with strong group stage results and confidence despite injuries, facing Austria in their first knockout match since 2010. Austria appears in a knockout game for the first time since 1954. Spain aims to break past previous round of 16 exits and maintain their defensive record.
- 01Spain topped their 2026 World Cup group with 7 points and no goals conceded.
- 02Nico Williams is out injured; Jeremy Pino and Victor Munoz may return for Spain.
- 03Spain seeks its first World Cup knockout win since 2010.
- 04Austria plays its first World Cup knockout match since 1954.
- 05Spain faces criticism for slow play, but players remain confident.
- 06Austria will miss Patrick Monea; Konrad Laimer to defend against Lamin Yamal.
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