The Portugal national team faces Spain in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 with English referee Anthony Taylor.

Who is Anthony Taylor?

Anthony Taylor is a 47-year-old English referee who has already officiated five matches of the Portugal national team.

What's at stake?

The match between Portugal and Spain is scheduled for Monday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with a kick-off time of 2 pm local time. The winner of this match will face the winner of the USA-Belgium match in the quarterfinals.

Portugal's last match was a 2-1 win against Croatia on July 2, 2026. Portugal is on a two-game winning streak and aims to advance to the quarterfinals.

Next challenge

The Portugal national team's next match is against Spain, scheduled for July 6, 2026. Portugal needs a win to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup 2026