Portugal face Spain in a blockbuster World Cup clash tonight, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
The Selecao face La Roja once more, with the pair sharing a rich history over the years.
For Cristiano Ronaldo, it is another opportunity for him to prove himself against the best, and silence his critics despite hinting at international retirement after this tournament.
But Spain are the European champions, and Lamine Yamal is ready to announce himself on the world stage and add another star to his nation’s crest.
Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.
Portugal team news
Portugal starting XI: Costa, Dias, Veiga, Cancelo, Mendes, Fernandes, Neves, Vitinha, Ronaldo, Felix, Neto
Portugal substitutes: Sa, Silva, Semedo, Araujo, Dalot, Inacio, Costa, Nunes, Silva, Neves, Ramos, Trincao, Leao, Guedes, Conceicao
Spain team news
Spain starting XI: Simon, Porro, Laporte, Cubarsi, Cucurella, Baena, Rodri, Pedri, Olmo, Yamal, Oyarzabal
Spain substitutes: Raya, Garcia, Pubill, Grimaldo, Garcia, Llorente, Merino, Ruiz, Gavi, Zubimendi, Torres, Pino, Williams, Munoz, Iglesias
Where to watch Portugal vs Spain: TV channel, online live stream
The match takes place on Monday, July 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST.
In the UK, World Cup 2026 matches are being shown live across BBC and ITV platforms, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Tonight’s clash belongs to BBC 1.
Portugal vs Spain stats
- Spain are unbeaten at World Cup 2026 and have not conceded a single goal in four matches
- Mikel Oyarzabal has registered 23 goal involvements in his last 16 starts for Spain
- Spain did not face a single shot on target in their 3-0 victory over Austria
- La Roja scored three goals in a World Cup knockout match for the first time since 1994
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever World Cup knockout-stage goal against Croatia
- Goncalo Ramos averages a goal involvement every 37 minutes at this World Cup, the best rate among Portugal players with at least five involvements
- Portugal have scored in each of their four matches at World Cup 2026
- Both Portugal and Spain are averaging over 60% possession during the tournament
- Spain have lost only seven of their previous 41 international meetings with Portugal
Prediction for Portugal vs Spain
This has all the ingredients of a classic knockout encounter.
Portugal possess enough quality to trouble any defence, particularly with Ronaldo, Fernandes and Leao leading the attack, but Spain have looked the more balanced side throughout the tournament.
Their defensive record has been exceptional, while Oyarzabal, Yamal and Olmo continue to provide a constant attacking threat. Expect a closely fought contest, with Spain edging through to the quarter-finals.
Prediction: Portugal 1-2 Spain
