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The Portugal national team faces Spain on Monday at 20:00 in the World Cup round of 16. This will be the 42nd match between the two Iberian neighbors and the third in World Cups.
Who are the favorites?
The numbers show an unfavorable history for Portugal, which highlights Spain's superiority.
What happened in the last games?
The national team played its first game in 1921. The team, captained by Cândido de Oliveira, played in Madrid with Casa Pia jerseys, as there was no defined equipment yet.
What is the history between the two teams?
Portugal suffered a honorable defeat and Alberto Augusto, from a penalty, scored the first goal in the team's history.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Portugal x Croatia | 2-1 |
The Portugal national team comes from a sequence of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games, and seeks to maintain the good form against Spain.
What's next?
The next match of the Portugal national team will be against Spain, at home, on 2026-07-06.
The Portugal national team needs a win to move forward in the 2026 World Cup. With the right motivation and determination, the Portuguese players can overcome the unfavorable history and achieve an important victory.
