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Spain face Austria in World Cup last-16 decider after slow group-stage start

Spain take on Austria at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles needing a win to secure a place in the World Cup round of 16, having recovered from a goalless draw with Cape Verde to beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.

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Spain face Austria in World Cup last-16 decider after slow group-stage start
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Spain meet Austria at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in a World Cup round of 32 fixture, with a place in the last 16 on the line for the 2010 champions.

Luis de la Fuente’s side made an unconvincing start to the tournament, held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in their opening group game. They recovered to beat Saudi Arabia and former world champions Uruguay, but a potential upset against Austria remains a real possibility.

Kelly Cates presents the BBC’s coverage of the match, which kicks off at 8pm UK time. She is joined in the BBC’s Salford studio by former Manchester City, Tottenham and England goalkeeper Joe Hart, ex-Chelsea defender and Spain international Cesar Azpilicueta — who earned 44 caps for his country, scoring once — and former Aston Villa and Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger, who was part of the German squad that finished third at the 2006 World Cup on home soil.

At the SoFi Stadium itself, Steve Bower takes the commentary reins with Danny Murphy alongside him on co-commentary duties. BBC Radio coverage is handled by Vicki Sparks, with former striker Dion Dublin providing analysis.

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