Spain is in search of its first World Cup knockout-round win since the 2010 final in Thursday's round-of-32 clash with Austria.

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.

Right-back Marcos Llorente said Spain are working hard to get the best out of star winger Lamine Yamal as they prepare to face Austria in the World Cup round of 32.

Watch BBC TV coverage, listen to Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Algeria take on Austria at the Kansas City Stadium in Group J of the FIFA World Cup.

The last time Dejan Ljubicic played for Austria was nearly three years ago. Now a teammate's injury has given him a surprise comeback at the World Cup. Austria coach Ralf Rangnick called up Ljubicic late Wednesday to replace key midfielder Christoph Baumgartner,

Austria played Jordan in their first 2026 World Cup Group J match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.