The Spain that fans had been expecting to see at the World Cup finally emerged in their round of 32 victory over Austria, securing a clean sheet and a 3-0 win to advance in the tournament.
As La Roja moves forward, the question on everyone's mind is: who's next? The answer lies in the winner of the Portugal-Croatia match, which will determine Spain's opponent in the round of 16.
Round of 16 Opponent: A Portugal-Croatia Winner Awaits
Fresh from their 3-0 win over Austria, Spain will face the winner of the Portugal-Croatia match in the round of 16, scheduled to take place at Dallas Stadium on Monday, July 6, at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.
This upcoming match will be a crucial test for La Roja as they strive to make a deep run in the tournament.
Potential Quarterfinals Opponents: USA or Belgium
If Spain succeeds in advancing past the round of 16, they could potentially face either the USA or Belgium in the quarterfinals, with the two teams set to clash in Seattle on Monday, July 6 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.
The USA recently topped Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32, while Belgium staged an incredible comeback to defeat Senegal and advance to the round of 16.
Semifinals Possibilities: A Wide-Open Field
Looking ahead to the semifinals, Spain could potentially face one of four teams: France, Paraguay, Morocco, or Canada, depending on the outcomes of the round of 16 and quarterfinals.
Should Spain reach the semifinals, their match will take place in Dallas on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.
