The Portuguese national team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, takes to the field on Monday to face Spain in the World Cup round of 16. The 41-year-old star has a mixed record against the Spanish, with only two wins in 10 games. However, he has good recent memories, such as the victory in the UEFA Nations League last year.

What happened?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals in games against Spain, with an average of 0.4 goals per game. His last World Cup match was notable, with a hat-trick in the 2018 opener.

Why does this matter for Portugal?

The Portuguese national team needs Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership and talent to advance in the competition. With a recent streak of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games, Portugal is in good form.

What's next?

The match against Spain will be broadcast live by TV Globo, sportv, and ge tv. The ge will follow in real-time. The Portuguese national team also has a next game against Croatia, after the 2-1 win on July 2, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Result | | 2026-07-02 | Croatia | 2-1 | | 2026-07-06 | Spain | -

Recent form

The Portuguese national team is in good form, with 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games. | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |

They seek to continue this streak against Spain and advance in the World Cup.