Cristiano Ronaldo will again attempt to defy the critics and fire Portugal to victory against Iberian rivals Spain tonight.
Ronaldo’s performances have come under fire with many commentators believing the 41-year-old should be replaced by the younger Goncalo Ramos.
Portugal will stick with experience, though, unlike Spain who will field 18-year-old Lamine Yamal on the right side of their attack.
European champions Spain started slowly at the World Cup but looked back to their imperious best against Austria in the round of 32.
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
