The Portugal national team faces Spain in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage on Monday, July 6, at 16h (Brasília time). The match will be played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, United States.

What's at stake?

The match is crucial for both teams, who are seeking a spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Head-to-head history

Spain and Portugal have faced each other 41 times, with Spain winning 17 times and Portugal only six.

Next steps

The Portugal national team comes into the match with a record of three wins and two draws in their last five games, including a recent 2-1 win over Croatia on July 2, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-07-02 | Croatia | 2-1 |

Recent matchup

Spain comes into the match after securing a spot in the knockout stage with a dominant performance against Austria, winning 3-0.

The Portugal national team had a decisive performance from Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored in the match against Croatia and became the oldest player to start in a World Cup knockout stage match, at 41 years and 147 days. The match against Spain is an important challenge for the Portugal national team, which is seeking to advance in the competition and continue its pursuit of the World Cup 2026 title. Last result: Portugal 2-1 Croatia (2026-07-02). Recent form (last 5 games): 3W-2D-0L (WWDWD, most recent first); on a 2-game winning streak. Next fixture: vs Spain (2026-07-06).