Spain vs Australia
Spain vs Australia preview
Spain vs Australia pits Spain (FIFA #3) against Australia (#27) in Group E on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium. Spain go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Australia have round of 16 (2006, 2022) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Hard Rock Stadium (capacity 65,326) is the open-roof home of the Miami Dolphins (NFL), Inter Miami CF (MLS, Hard Rock training centre). It sits 2m above sea level in Miami (Miami Gardens). June/July temperatures in Miami average a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Spain have appeared at 16 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: R16, R16, R16, Champions, QF). Australia have appeared at 6 World Cups (last five: R16, Group, R16, Group, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Spain vs Australia — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Spain | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #3 | #27 |
| Confederation | UEFA | AFC |
| WC appearances | 16 | 6 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (2010) | Round of 16 (2006, 2022) |
| Last 5 WCs | R16, R16, R16, Champions, QF | R16, Group, R16, Group, Group |
| Captain | Álvaro Morata | Mathew Ryan |
| Manager | Luis de la Fuente | Tony Popovic |
| Players to watch | Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Pedri | Mathew Ryan, Ajdin Hrustic, Mitchell Duke |
Get live Spain vs Australia data
// Fetch live data for Spain vs Australia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-19',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Spain vs Australia at the 2026 World Cup?
Spain vs Australia is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (Miami Gardens).
What stage is Spain vs Australia?
Spain vs Australia is a Group Stage fixture in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Spain vs Australia?
Hard Rock Stadium (capacity 65,326, opened 1987, open roof, natural grass) in Miami (Miami Gardens) hosts Spain vs Australia.
Who is favoured to win Spain vs Australia?
Spain go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #3, with Australia ranked #27. Spain's best World Cup finish is Champions (2010); Australia's is Round of 16 (2006, 2022). Live odds for Spain vs Australia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Spain vs Australia?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Spain vs Australia in my timezone?
Spain vs Australia kicks off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Spain vs Australia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-19) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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