Portugal will face Spain in the World Cup tonight, where they are in danger of advancing to the quarterfinals.
The Selecao also face La Roja, the two sharing a rich history over the years.
For Cristiano Ronaldo, it is another opportunity for him to prove himself against the best, and shut up his critics even though he has announced his international retirement after this tournament.
But Spain are the European champions, and Lamine Yamal is ready to announce himself to the world and add another star to his nation.
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Portugal team news
Portugal starting XI: Costa, Dias, Veiga, Cancelo, Mendes, Fernandes, Neves, Vitinha, Ronaldo, Felix, Neto
Substitutes for Portugal: Sa, Silva, Semedo, Araujo, Dalot, Inacio, Costa, Nunes, Silva, Neves, Ramos, Trincao, Leao, Guedes, Conceicao
News of the Spanish team
Spain starting XI: Simon, Porro, Laporte, Cubarsi, Cucurella, Baena, Rodri, Pedri, Olmo, Yamal, Oyarzabal
Substitutes for Spain: Raya, Garcia, Pubill, Grimaldo, Garcia, Llorente, Merino, Ruiz, Gavi, Zubimendi, Torres, Pino, Williams, Munoz, Iglesias
Where to watch Portugal vs Spain: TV channel, live streaming online
The game will take place on Monday, July 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST.
In the UK, the 2026 World Cup matches are shown live on all BBC and ITV platforms, with live streaming available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Tonight’s clash is on BBC 1.
Statistics of Portugal vs Spain
- Spain are unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and have not conceded a single goal in four matches
- Mikel Oyarzabal has registered 23 goals in his last 16 starts in Spain
- Spain did not face a single shot on goal in their 3-0 win over Austria
- La Roja scored three goals in the playoffs for the first time since 1994
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in the World Cup against Croatia
- Goncalo Ramos is averaging a goal involvement every 37 minutes at this World Cup, the best rate for Portugal players with at least five involvements.
- Portugal have scored in each of their four games at the 2026 World Cup
- Both Portugal and Spain averaged more than 60% during the tournament
- Spain have lost just seven of their last 41 matches against Portugal
Portugal vs Spain prediction
This has all the ingredients of a classic knockout.
Portugal have enough quality to trouble any defence, especially with Ronaldo, Fernandes and Leao leading the attack, but Spain have looked the more balanced team throughout the tournament.
Their defensive record has been exceptional, while Oyarzabal, Yamal and Olmo continue to provide a constant attacking threat. Expect a highly anticipated competition, Spain has advanced to the quarter-finals.
Prediction: Portugal 1-2 Spain
