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The Portugal national team faces Spain on Monday at 20:00 in the World Cup round of 16. The winner will face the winner of the USA vs Belgium match. Portugal qualified in second place in Group K, with one win and two draws.
What's at stake?
The Portugal national team qualified in second place in Group K, with 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.
Head-to-head record
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 small details.
Upcoming challenges
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Wales | Home |
Spain has a slight advantage, 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 could be a decisive weapon.
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 |
The Portugal national team is in good form, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games. The next challenge will be against Spain, on Monday at 20:00.
