Spain vs Austria — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
Spain 3 - 0 Austria at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 32). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-4-2 vs 3-6-1), key players including Nico Williams and Borja Iglesias and Sasa Kalajdžić and Marko Arnautovic, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
Spain vs Austria Confirmed Starting XI
Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.
Spain vs Austria Prediction
Spain edge in as slight favourites against Austria, but the margins are fine. Spain's biggest threat runs through Nico Williams and Borja Iglesias, while Austria will pin their hopes on Sasa Kalajdžić and Marko Arnautovic. It is the round of 32 — win or go home. The match is staged at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
Spain line up in a 4-3-3, Austria in a 4-2-3-1. Spain will expect the bulk of possession and the task of breaking down a compact block, while Austria are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Sasa Kalajdžić and Marko Arnautovic on the counter. Whether Rodri and Pedri can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.
Key players to watch
- Spain: Nico Williams, Borja Iglesias, Lamine Yamal — 4-3-3 formation
- Austria: Sasa Kalajdžić, Marko Arnautovic, Florian Grillitsch — 4-2-3-1 formation
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