One of the longest-standing domestic soccer rivalries is set to reignite on the grand stage of the World Cup.
As the Round of 16 progresses, we’ll witness the 42nd clash between Spain and Portugal. Their last encounter was in June 2025, where Portugal triumphed over Spain in a penalty shootout for the UEFA Nations League title. Spain has the upper hand historically, with 17 wins against Portugal.
Portugal secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win against Croatia. Ahead of this match, Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and a key player for Portugal, announced that this World Cup will be his last, marking his sixth appearance.
Spain advanced after a solid 3-0 victory over Austria and has yet to concede a goal in their four matches of this tournament.
Portugal vs Spain: What you need to know
- What: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16
- When: July 6th at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Channel: FOX (English); Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (free trial available)
The winner will move on to the quarterfinals to face the victor of the U.S. vs. Belgium match on July 10.
For those curious about the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Mexico and England, there’s more to learn.
Portugal vs Spain Match Time
This highly-anticipated match is set to kick off today, July 6, at 3 PM ET.
How to Watch Portugal vs Spain for Free
If you don’t have a cable subscription or antenna, you can possibly stream the World Cup through a live TV streaming service for free. DIRECTV is my go-to for watching live sports without any cost initially. They’re currently offering a 5-day free trial, and you can save $30 on your first month as well. Their package includes FOX, FS1, and Telemundo among over 125 channels.
Portugal World Cup Results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Democratic Republic of the Congo (Group K) | 1-1 Draw |
| Uzbekistan (Group K) | Portugal 5, Uzbekistan 0 |
| Colombia (Group K) | 0-0 Draw |
| Croatia (Round 32) | Portugal 2, Croatia 1 |
Spain World Cup Results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Cape Verde (Group H) | 0-0 Draw |
| Saudi Arabia (Group H) | Spain 4, Saudi Arabia 0 |
| Uruguay (Group H) | Spain 1, Uruguay 0 |
| Austria (Round 32) | Spain 3, Austria 0 |
Portugal World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Diogo Costa
- Jose Sa
- Louis Silva
Defenders:
- Nelson Semedo
- Ruben Diaz
- Tomas Araujo
- Diogo Dalot
- Renato Viego
- Gonzalo Inacio
- Joan Cancelo
- Nuno Mendes
Midfielders:
- Matheus Nunez
- Bruno Fernandes
- Bernard Siva
- Joan Neves
- Ruben Neves
- Vicinha
- Sam Costa
Forwards:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Captain)
- Gonzalo Ramos
- Joan Felix
- Francisco Trincão
- Rafael Lean
- Pedro Neto
- Gonzalo Guedes
- Francisco Conceição
Spain World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- David Raya
- Joan Garcia
- Unai Simon
Defenders:
- Marc Pavil
- Alejandro Grimaldo
- Eric Garcia
- Pedro Polo
- Aymeric Laporte
- Pau Kubalsi
- Marc Cucurella
Midfielders:
- Marcos Llorente
- Mikel Merino
- Fabian Ruiz
- Gabi
- Dani Olmo
- Jeremy Pino
- Alex Baena
- Rodri (Captain)
- Martin Zvimendi
- Pedri
Forwards:
- Ferran Torres
- Nico Williams
- Lamine Yamal
- Mikey Oyarzabal
- Victor Muñoz
- Borja Iglesias
