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World Cup Daily live: Spain thrash Austria; Ronaldo, Portugal face Croatia World Cup Daily live: Spain thrash Austria; Ronaldo, Portugal face Croatia

Follow live for the latest analysis, reaction and news as the FIFA World Cup round of 32 continues.

Mohamed Salah recovers from hamstring for Egypt-Australia Mohamed Salah recovers from hamstring for Egypt-Australia

Mohamed Salah looks set to feature for Egypt in their round of 32 clash with Australia on Friday after recovering from a hamstring strain, but coach Hossam Hassan would not commit to starting the superstar attacker.

Oyarzabal's brace leads Spain past Austria, into Round of 16 Oyarzabal's brace leads Spain past Austria, into Round of 16

Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain thrash Austria 3-0 to reach the Round of 16, where they'll face either Portugal or Croatia.

World Cup 2026: Which teams have been eliminated? World Cup 2026: Which teams have been eliminated?

The biggest World Cup in history featuring 48 teams is shrinking fast. Which nations have been condemned to elimination?

Spain finally have World Cup mojo back with first knockout win since 2010 final Spain finally have World Cup mojo back with first knockout win since 2010 final

Heading into the World Cup, Spain's record since their 2010 triumph was three tournaments, zero knockout wins. But after beating Austria 3-0, they're back in business.

UEFA won't send off players who cover mouth when addressing an opponent UEFA won't send off players who cover mouth when addressing an opponent

Players will not be sent off for covering their mouths when speaking to an opponent in UEFA competitions, the governing body confirmed.