World Cup Knockout Stage: Spain Seeks First Win Since 2010; Ronaldo Faces Croatia

The Round of 32 continues on Thursday with three critical matches shaping the path toward the Round of 16.

Spain vs. Austria

Date and Time: Thursday, July 2 | 3 p.m. ET

Location: Inglewood, California

Broadcast: Fox

Odds: Spain -1100, Austria +640

As reigning European champions, Spain aims to break a 16-year streak without a knockout stage victory at the World Cup. Their last such win came during their triumphant 2010 tournament run. Spain topped Group H with two wins and a draw, setting up a challenge against Austria, a team that hasn’t advanced beyond the group stage since 1954.

The tournament has already seen several surprises, so it’s worth watching if Austria can pull off an upset against this soccer powerhouse.

Portugal Meets Croatia in Toronto

Date and Time: Thursday, July 2 | 7 p.m. ET

Location: Toronto

Broadcast: Fox

Odds: Portugal -290, Croatia +225

Cristiano Ronaldo enters his ninth World Cup knockout match still searching for his first goal at this stage. Portugal hopes to end this drought against Croatia, who recovered from an opening loss to England by winning their next two games.

Portugal has dominated possession but struggled to create chances, managing just 12 shots on target in three matches. The winner here will face either Spain or Austria in the Round of 16.

Switzerland Battles Algeria

Date and Time: Thursday, July 2 | 11 p.m. ET

Location: Vancouver

Broadcast: FS1

Odds: Switzerland -205, Algeria +164

Algeria hasn’t defeated a European opponent at the World Cup since 1982. They’ll try to slow down Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi, who has netted three goals so far. Under manager Murat Yakin, Switzerland remains unbeaten in their last nine matches.

The victor will move on to face either Colombia or Ghana in the Round of 16.