The Portugal national team faces Spain in the World Cup round of 16, with referee Anthony Taylor. The match is set for Monday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Who is the referee?

Anthony Taylor is a 47-year-old English referee, who has already refereed five matches of the Portuguese national team. He has been an international referee since 2013 and is officiating his second World Cup.

What's at stake?

The winner of this match will face the winner of the United States-Belgium match in the quarterfinals. Portugal is looking to advance to the quarterfinals, after an irregular performance in the group stage.

Next steps

The Portugal national team currently has a record of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, and has not lost any game in that period. The team's next match is against Wales, at home, on September 24, 2026.

DateOpponentResult
2026-06-17Congo DR1-1