WC PROGNOSTICATION: Will either Spain or Portugal lose on Thur vs Austria & Croatia, respectively?
69% of users predicted NO — the community got this one right. 45 predictions cast.
Spain and Portugal both advanced in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Thursday, July 2, avoiding elimination against Austria and Croatia, respectively.
In Los Angeles, Spain defeated Austria 3-0. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, and Pedro Porro added a third goal, as Spain eased into the Round of 16 with a dominant performance. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called the display "almost perfect."
In Toronto, Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in a match that ran into stoppage time. Ivan Perisic put Croatia ahead in the 53rd minute. Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot in the 68th minute, and Goncalo Ramos scored a header in the 94th minute to secure the win.
Both results meant neither Spain nor Portugal lost, resolving the market to No. The 45-vote community forecast, at 31 percent Yes, correctly anticipated that outcome by a wide margin, with a 69 percent majority favoring No. Portugal advanced to face Spain next in the Round of 16.