Former world champions Spain take on Austria in a round-of-32 clash in the 2026 World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday. Spain finished top of Group H with a 1-0 win over Uruguay on Saturday,

Cape Verde finished the group stage undefeated with three draws, and became the smallest nation to earn a spot in the knockout round.

Spain's Group H title created a bizarre World Cup scenario where both Austria and Algeria may benefit from not winning their final group stage match.

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Born in Spain to Ghanaian parents, Inaki Williams had the rare opportunity to choose between two national teams. Inaki Williams is representing Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being born in Spain.

Spain ended their Group H campaign on a high as they battled past Uruguay, and they will be joined in the knockouts by Cape Verde.