The Portugal national team faces Spain this Monday, July 6, at 20:00, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Whoever moves forward will face the winner of the United States vs Belgium.

What's happened so far?

The national team qualified in second place in Group K, after one win and two draws. In the Round of 16, the national team beat Croatia (2-1), in a chaotic game that reinforced both the weaknesses and the resilience of the team.

History between the two teams

Portugal and Spain have faced each other 41 times throughout history: six Portuguese wins, 18 draws, and 17 Spanish wins. It's a traditional, balanced duel, almost always decided by details.

What's at stake?

Spain has a slight favorite, but just a year ago they lost a final to Portugal. On an individual level, Lamine Yamal is on the rise and Mikel Oyarzabal has been the team's top scorer. On the Portuguese side, Ronaldo has just scored his first goal in the World Cup knockout phase and Gonçalo Ramos can be a decisive weapon.

DateOpponentResult
2026-06-17Congo DR1-1

Next challenges

The Portugal national team has a next game scheduled for September 24, against Wales, at home. Until then, the team needs to focus on beating Spain and moving forward in the 2026 World Cup.