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World Cup Knockout Stage: Spain Faces Austria
2 Jul
Summary
- Six remaining spots in World Cup round of 16.
- Spain aims to break its knockout round winless streak.
- Ronaldo and Modric could play final World Cup match.
The World Cup knockout stage is set to commence with only six spots available in the round of 16. A highly anticipated match will feature Spain facing Austria in Inglewood, California.
Spain, despite its strong recent tournament performances, has not secured a knockout round victory in its last three World Cups. Coach Luis De La Fuente expresses optimism that this squad can overcome past results, especially with their defense remaining unscored upon so far.
Other crucial matchups include Portugal against Croatia, potentially marking the final World Cup game for superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Switzerland will also face Algeria, coached by former Swiss manager Vladimir Petkovic. The intensity rises as teams vie for advancement in this pivotal phase of the tournament.
