World Cup 2026 knockout stage: Spain set to face Austria, France beats Sweden

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, entered its round‑of‑16 stage. Spain, which topped its group, is scheduled to play Austria on 2 July at 22:00 Bulgaria time, with live coverage on Bulgarian channels BNT 1 and BNT 3.

France advanced to the quarter‑finals after a 3‑0 victory over Sweden. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, Michael Olise provided an assist and led the tournament in assists. France will meet Paraguay in the next round.

These matches are part of the early knockout phase of the tournament, determining the teams that will contend for the title.