Pre-tournament favorites Spain meet Austria to open Thursday’s World Cup action with a Round of 32 matchup in Los Angeles. Spain advanced to the knockout stage after topping Group H (despite an auspicious 0-0 draw with Cape Verde), while Austria earned the No. 2 spot in Group J behind Argentina.
Spain, led by teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, have goals in their team… but the bigger story has been the team’s defense. Spain has yet to concede a goal at the 2026 World Cup, with goalkeeper Unai Simón enjoying three straight clean sheets to start the tournament.
Austria are no pushover, though. They opened the tournament with a 3-1 win over Jordan, and then stayed competitive against Argentina before Messi put the game to bed in the 95th minute. They rebounded from the loss with a sensationally entertaining 3-3 draw against Algeria in their final group-stage game which was good enough qualify for the knockout round.
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook is replete with ways to bet on the game, whether you’re enjoying player props (covered by Super Sub!) or just want to bet on who wins – we’ve got you. Here’s what you need to know about betting on Spain vs Austria today in the World Cup.
Spain vs. Austria Current Odds
Spain is one of the betting favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, so it’s no surprise that Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists La Roja as a significant favorite for Thursday’s Round of 32 matchup. Three-way moneyline prices, which include the draw and resolve after regulation, break down as follows:
- Spain: -325
- Austria: +1000
- Draw/Tie: +425
Spain vs. Austria: Odds to Advance
While Spain is a sizable favorite on the three-way moneyline, with the draw removed from the equation under the ‘To Adance’ market, they’re an even heavier favorite to reach the Round of 16.
- Spain to Advance: -850
- Austria to Advance: +500

Spain vs. Austria Predictions
The Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook’s Stats Hub has all kinds of soccer betting insights, trends, trackers, and standings that are available throughout the World Cup – if you’re betting on the games, it’s a great place to start and source inspiration.
Austria vs. Spain Pick: Both Teams to Score – No (-145)
Spain has yet to allow a goal at this year’s World Cup. Although Austria has scored six goals, including two three-goal performances, they they failed to score and generated just .58 xG against Argentina – the best team they faced in their group.
For this one we’re rolling with the Both Teams to Score – No market on Thursday. Spain will control possession, opportunities to score will be limited for Austria – and the price is solid.
World Cup Futures for Spain & Austria
There’s more to betting on the World Cup than individual matches. Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook also offers futures markets, including odds to win the tournament, reach the final, and more. Spain enters the knockout stage tied for the third-best odds to lift the trophy, while Austria remains a significant long shot. If you’re interested in backing their long term futures, here’s what we’ve got:
Spain World Cup Futures
- Spain to win the World Cup: +700
- Spain to reach the Final: +350
Austria World Cup Futures
- Austria to win the World Cup: +50000
- Austria to reach the Final: +15000
Spain vs. Austria Match Info
- š Location: Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), Inglewood, CA
- š Date: Thursday, July 2
- ā° Start Time: 3:00 PM ET
- šŗ Where to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
- š Stage: World Cup Round of 32
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