Spain faces Austria, Portugal meets Croatia, Algeria takes on Switzerland in World Cup round of 32

BAGHDAD, Iraq — BAGHDAD — Three matches in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 are scheduled for Saturday, with Spain, Portugal and Algeria all in action. Spain, regarded as one of the title favorites, faces Austria at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in the day's opening fixture. In the second match, Portugal meets Croatia at BMO Field in Toronto. Both European sides bring experienced squads into a contest that will determine who advances from the group. The day's final match pits Algeria against Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver. Algeria, carrying Arab football's remaining hopes in the tournament, faces a difficult test against the European side. All three matches are scheduled to begin in the evening, Baghdad time. The winners will advance to the round of 16 and move one step closer to the later stages of the tournament.