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The Portugal national team faces Spain in the World Cup round of 16, with English referee Anthony Taylor set to officiate the match. The game is scheduled for Monday, with a 2pm local kickoff (8pm in Lisbon).
Who is the referee?
Anthony Taylor, 47, is an international referee since 2013 and has already officiated five matches of the Portuguese national team.
What's at stake?
The winner of this match will face the winner of the United States-Belgium match in the quarterfinals.
What's Portugal's current form?
Portugal has a record of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, with the last win being over Croatia 2-1 on July 2, 2026.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Croatia | 2-1 |
What's next?
Portugal faces Spain at home on July 6, 2026, in a match that could define the path to the World Cup quarterfinals.
