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Spain Faces Austria, Croatia Battles Ronaldo's Portugal in World Cup Round of 32
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First reported by Mako · 18 hours ago
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In the 2026 World Cup round of 32, Spain faces Austria seeking their first knockout win since 2010, Croatia challenges Portugal in a star-studded match possibly marking final World Cup appearances, and Switzerland meets Algeria with the winner advancing to face Colombia.
- 01Spain aims for first knockout win since 2010 against Austria in round of 32.
- 02Austria qualified dramatically and previously beat Spain in 1978 World Cup.
- 03Portugal and Croatia face off in a star-studded match with possible final World Cup games for veterans.
- 04Winner of Portugal-Croatia advances to potentially meet Spain; loser is eliminated.
- 05Switzerland and Algeria play an open match with the winner facing Colombia next.
- 06Algeria benefits from the expanded 48-team World Cup format, marking a major achievement.
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