Fans looking to watch Spain face Austria in a crucial World Cup knockout stage match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, can still find tickets. The round of 32 game is scheduled for Thursday, July 2.
At the time of publication, the lowest ticket price found was $899, including fees, for seats in the 500 level. Prices for 100-level seats start at $1,479, including fees. A promo code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
Spain enters the match as the favored team, holding the third-best odds to win the World Cup, behind France and Argentina. However, the Spanish squad will be without wingers Nico Williams and Yéremy Pino, who sustained injuries during their previous game against Uruguay. Coach Luis de la Fuente indicated that Williams may have a strain or fatigue, while Pino's injury is more severe and could potentially end his World Cup participation.
Austria's head coach, Ralf Rangnick, acknowledged Spain as a formidable opponent, particularly highlighting young star Lamine Yamal. Rangnick suggested that Yamal, if he stays healthy and grounded, could reach a level comparable to Lionel Messi.
This will be the second World Cup meeting between Spain and Austria. Austria secured a narrow 2-1 victory in the group stage of the 1978 tournament. More recently, Spain defeated Austria 9-0 in a 1999 UEFA Euro qualifier, and the two teams last met in a friendly in 2009.
SoFi Stadium will host one additional World Cup match after the Spain-Austria game: a quarterfinal match on Friday, July 10. The participants for that game are yet to be determined.
Lamine Yamal, a forward for Spain, has been a notable player in the tournament, officially advancing with his team into the knockout rounds after a strong group stage performance. Spain achieved a 2-1-0 record in the group stage.
Beyond the World Cup, SoFi Stadium is scheduled to host several major concerts in late summer and early fall, including performances by Ed Sheeran, Karol G, BTS, Usher, and Bruno Mars.