One of the oldest national football rivalries will be reignited on the World Cup stage.
The Round of 16 continues with the 42nd all-time meeting between Spain and Portugal. The teams most recently met in June 2025, when Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks for the UEFA Nations League title. Spain holds the edge in victories, with 17.
Portugal advanced following a 2-1 victory over Croatia in the Round of 32. Ahead of today’s match, five-time Ballon d’Or winner and Portugal national team mainstay Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, announced that this World Cup, his sixth, will be his last.
Spain reached the Round of 16 following a 3-0 shutout of Austria. Through four matches at the tournament, they’ve yet to let an opponent score.
Portugal vs. Spain: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 16
- When: July 6, 3 p.m. ET
- Where: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
- Channel: FOX (English); Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
The winner will move on to the quarterfinals to face the winner of USA vs. Belgium on July 10.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Mexico vs. England Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
Portugal vs. Spain match time
The Portugal vs. Spain Round of 16 match is scheduled to begin today, July 6, at 3 p.m. ET.
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Portugal World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Congo DR (World Cup – Group K) | 1-1 draw |
| Uzbekistan (World Cup – Group K) | Portugal 5, Uzbekistan 0 |
| Colombia (World Cup – Group K) | 0-0 draw |
| Croatia (World Cup – Round of 32) | Portugal 2, Croatia 1 |
Spain World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Cape Verde (World Cup – Group H) | 0-0 draw |
| Saudi Arabia (World Cup – Group H) | Spain 4, Saudi Arabia 0 |
| Uruguay (World Cup – Group H) | Spain 1, Uruguay 0 |
| Austria (World Cup – Round of 32) | Spain 3, Austria 0 |
Portugal World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Diogo Costa
- José Sâ
- Rui Silva
Defenders:
- Nélson Semedo
- Rúben Dias
- Tomás Araújo
- Diogo Dalot
- Renato Viego
- Gonçalo Inácio
- João Cancelo
- Nuno Mendes
Midfielders:
- Matheus Nunes
- Bruno Fernandes
- Bernando Siva
- João Neves
- Rúben Neves
- Vitinha
- Samú Costa
Forwards:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (captain)
- Gonçalo Ramos
- João Félix
- Francisco Trincão
- Rafael Leão
- Pedro Neto
- Gonçalo Guedes
- Francisco Conceição
Spain World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- David Raya
- Joan García
- Unai Simón
Defenders:
- Marc Pubill
- Alejandro Grimaldo
- Eric García
- Pedro Porro
- Aymeric Laporte
- Pau Cubarsí
- Marc Cucurella
Midfielders:
- Marcos Llorente
- Mikel Merino
- Fabián Ruiz
- Gavi
- Dani Olmo
- Yéremy Pino
- Álex Baena
- Rodri (captain)
- Martín Zubimendi
- Pedri
Forwards:
- Ferran Torres
- Nico Williams
- Lamine Yamal
- Mikey Oyarzabal
- Víctor Muñoz
- Borja Iglesias
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