Spain meets Portugal again in World Cup 2026 round of 16

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Spain and Portugal will play in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Monday at 21:00. The match acts as a rematch of last year's Nations League final.

The match takes place on Monday 6 July. Spain arrives after beating Austria 3-0 while Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1.

Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente highlighted the team's ambition. "This team is very ambitious and very insatiable", he said.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo stated the match will be very contested. The winner will face the victor of Belgium against the United States in the quarterfinals.

The game can be watched on La 1 from RTVE and DAZN.

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