The Portugal national team faces Spain in the World Cup round of 16 on July 6, 2026. The opponent receives a significant boost with the return of Nico Williams to training.

What happened?

Nico Williams suffered a muscle injury after a collision with Uruguayan Nico de la Cruz. The injury was confirmed last week and the player criticized the opponent.

Why does this matter for Portugal?

Spain can count on all 26 players called up for the World Cup. This happens at an important moment in the competition for the country.

What comes next?

The Portugal national team looks to advance in the competition after beating Croatia on July 2, 2026. The team has a recent record of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games.

DateOpponentResult
2026-07-02Croatia2-1

The Portugal national team is on a 2-game winning streak and looks to maintain momentum against Spain.