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Spain vs. Austria: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match on July 2
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SeneNews is providing live coverage of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Austria. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM Dakar time on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at SoFi Stadium. The live feed will include real-time score updates, goals, substitutions, cards, and a summary of key moments. Compositions, statistics, and reactions will also be available.
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