Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in a round-of-32 match that finished at 11:00 PM UTC, with the game carried on FOX/TeleFOX One, according to ESPN.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 continued Thursday with three more matches, and ESPN noted two all‑European affairs as play began in Inglewood, California.
Elsewhere, the U.S. advanced in the knockout stage, securing its first World Cup knockout victory since 2002, ESPN reported. Forward Folarin Balogun celebrated during the U.S. win, and that celebration drew public attention — with ESPN running a feature noting the moment received approval from LeBron James.
Reports compiled by ESPN writers also detailed disciplinary and video-review developments surrounding Balogun. Mark Ogden reported that Balogun was suspended for the upcoming U.S.-Belgium match and potentially beyond. A separate ESPN review by Andy Davies examined VAR protocols and concluded that misapplied procedures left Balogun wrongly red‑carded.
The tournament remained in motion Thursday night as teams advanced and off-field matters including suspensions and VAR reviews continued to shape the knockout picture, according to ESPN.
