Spain vs Austria: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Spain vs Austria will take place on July 3 (IST).

Spain and Austria are set to meet in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after successfully progressing from their respective groups. La Roja entered the tournament among the favourites and topped Group H. Meanwhile, Austria secured qualification from Group J behind Argentina.

The two European nations share a long history on the international stage. They have faced each other regularly in friendlies, European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualifiers over the last century.

While Austria enjoyed success in some of the earlier meetings, Spain have dominated the fixture in recent decades. They head into the contest with a clear historical advantage.

Spain vs Austria head-to-head record

Spain and Austria have met 16 times in international football. La Roja hold the superior record with 10 victories while Austria have won four matches. The remaining two ended in draws.

• Matches played: 16
• Spain wins: 10
• Austria wins: 4
• Draws: 2
• Goals scored by Spain: 46
• Goals scored by Austria: 24

Spain vs Austria: What happened the last time these two sides met?

The most recent meeting between Spain and Austria came in an international friendly in 2009. Spain recorded a 5-1 victory in Vienna, extending their unbeaten run against Austria to six matches.

Spain vs Austria: Last meetings

• 18 November 2009: Austria 1-5 Spain (International Friendly)
• 1 September 2001: Spain 4-0 Austria (FIFA World Cup Qualification)
• 11 November 2000: Austria 1-1 Spain (FIFA World Cup Qualification)
• 4 September 1999: Austria 1-3 Spain (UEFA European Championship Qualification)
• 27 March 1999: Spain 9-0 Austria (UEFA European Championship Qualification)
• 28 March 1990: Spain 2-3 Austria (International Friendly)
• 14 October 1987: Spain 2-0 Austria (UEFA European Championship Qualification)
• 1 April 1987: Austria 2-3 Spain (UEFA European Championship Qualification)
• 20 November 1985: Spain 0-0 Austria (International Friendly)
• 23 September 1981: Austria 0-0 Spain (International Friendly)
• 3 June 1978: Austria 2-1 Spain (FIFA World Cup)
• 30 December 1960: Austria 3-0 Spain (International Friendly)
• 22 December 1959: Spain 6-3 Austria (International Friendly)
• 19 January 1936: Spain 6-3 Austria (International Friendly)
• 27 December 1925: Austria 0-1 Spain (International Friendly)
• 21 December 1924: Spain 2-1 Austria (International Friendly)

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