Portugal vs Spain Live Score: Round of 16, FIFA World Cup 2026
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Match Preview: Portugal vs Spain
Two of Europe's biggest football rivals collide in Arlington as the FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its Round of 16 stage. Portugal booked their spot in the last 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Croatia, a game that needed a stoppage-time winner from substitute Gonçalo Ramos after Cristiano Ronaldo had leveled from the penalty spot. Spain, meanwhile, have grown into the tournament, topping their group before putting in their most complete performance of the competition so far in a 3-0 win over Austria.
All eyes will again be on Ronaldo, who continues to lead the line for Fernando Santos-era successor Roberto Martínez's Portugal side, while Spain's teenage sensation is expected to be central to their attacking threat out wide. With both sides boasting deep, technically gifted squads, this Round of 16 tie is being billed as one of the standout fixtures of the knockout stage so far.
Key Storylines
- Can Ronaldo find the net in a knockout match against Spain at a fifth World Cup?
- Spain's improving attacking rhythm after a slow start to the group stage.
- Portugal's makeshift midfield under pressure following a shaky defensive display against Croatia.
- Extra time and penalties loom as a real possibility if the sides are level after 90 minutes.
Starting XI & Substitutes
🇵🇹 Portugal (Predicted XI)
- Diogo Costa (GK)
- João Cancelo
- Rúben Dias
- Renato Veiga
- Nuno Mendes
- João Neves
- Vitinha
- Pedro Neto
- Bruno Fernandes
- Rafael Leão
- Cristiano Ronaldo
🇪🇸 Spain (Predicted XI)
- Unai Simón (GK)
- Marcos Llorente
- Pau Cubarsí
- Aymeric Laporte
- Marc Cucurella
- Mikel Merino
- Rodri
- Pedri
- Lamine Yamal
- Mikel Oyarzabal
- Álex Baena
Lineups are predicted based on pre-match team news and will be confirmed by CS Sports one hour before kick-off.
Match Timeline
Live Commentary
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Head-to-Head Statistics
Portugal and Spain share one of international football's fiercest rivalries, with recent meetings often decided by fine margins. Their most memorable World Cup clash remains the 3-3 thriller at Russia 2018, and both sides will be wary of a repeat of that open, high-scoring affair given the stakes of a knockout tie.
Match Stats (Live — Updates Automatically)
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Live match stats will populate this table once the game kicks off.
CS Sports Prediction
Spain's balance across midfield, along with Lamine Yamal's growing influence, edges them ahead as narrow favorites heading into this Round of 16 clash. However, Portugal's experience in knockout football and Ronaldo's continued ability to find crucial moments make this a genuine 50-50 tie.
CS Sports Prediction: Spain to win 2-1, with the match level heading into the final 20 minutes.
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🔴 Live Streaming NowFrequently Asked Questions
What time does Portugal vs Spain kick off?
The Round of 16 match kicks off at 3:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM BST on Monday, July 6, 2026, at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
Where is Portugal vs Spain being played?
The match is being played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, one of the flagship venues of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How can I watch Portugal vs Spain live streaming?
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Who is favored to win, Portugal or Spain?
Spain enter as narrow favorites on current form, though Portugal's knockout-stage experience keeps this tie finely balanced.
Is Cristiano Ronaldo starting for Portugal?
Based on pre-match team news, Ronaldo is expected to start up front for Portugal in this Round of 16 fixture.
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