Portugal vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026: Check the match date, kick-off time, head-to-head record, prediction, rivalry, team analysis, and live match details.
Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot before Gonçalo Ramos scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to seal qualification. Their next challenge is a high-profile clash against Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, July 6, 2026, with kick-off at 3:00 PM ET.
Spain enter the contest in outstanding form after defeating Austria 3-0 in the previous round. Led by Mikel Oyarzabal, who has already scored four tournament goals, Spain have also maintained a perfect defensive record by not conceding in their first four matches, making them slight favorites heading into this much-anticipated Iberian rivalry.
Portugal vs Spain World Cup 2026 Date in India
The Portugal vs Spain Round of 16 match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, according to Indian Standard Time (IST). Although the match is scheduled for Monday, 6 July 2026, in Arlington, Texas (USA), the time difference means Indian fans will watch the game after midnight on 7 July.
The blockbuster Iberian derby will kick off at 12:30 AM IST at AT&T Stadium (officially Dallas Stadium during the FIFA World Cup). The winner will secure a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Portugal vs Spain World Cup 2026 Timing in India
The Portugal vs Spain Round of 16 match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin at 12:30 AM IST on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. The match is scheduled for Monday, 6 July, in Arlington, Texas (USA), but due to the time difference, Indian fans will watch it after midnight. This highly anticipated clash will take place at AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), with the winner advancing to the quarter-finals.
Portugal vs Spain World Cup 2026 Prediction
The Portugal vs Spain Round of 16 match is expected to be one of the biggest clashes of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams have experienced players and strong attacking options, but Spain enters the game with a slight advantage because of its excellent form.
Spain has not conceded a single goal in the tournament so far and recently defeated Austria 3-0 with an impressive performance. Mikel Oyarzabal has been in outstanding form, scoring four goals. Portugal will rely on Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos, but Spain’s balanced attack and solid defense make them the favorites. Prediction: Spain 2-1 Portugal.
Portugal vs Spain Head-to-Head in FIFA World Cup
Portugal and Spain have shared a long football rivalry in the FIFA World Cup, facing each other in qualification rounds as well as the final tournament. Spain has enjoyed the better record overall, while Portugal’s most memorable World Cup meeting with Spain ended in a thrilling draw thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick.
| Year | Stage | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | FIFA World Cup Qualification (1st Leg) | Spain 9-0 Portugal | Spain |
| 1934 | FIFA World Cup Qualification (2nd Leg) | Portugal 1-2 Spain | Spain |
| 1950 | FIFA World Cup Qualification (1st Leg) | Spain 5-1 Portugal | Spain |
| 1950 | FIFA World Cup Qualification (2nd Leg) | Portugal 2-2 Spain | Draw |
| 2010 | FIFA World Cup Round of 16 | Spain 1-0 Portugal | Spain |
| 2018 | FIFA World Cup Group Stage | Portugal 3-3 Spain | Draw |
All Match Stats Between Portugal vs Spain (1921–2026)
| Match No. | Date | Competition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Dec 1921 | Friendly | Madrid, Spain | Spain 3-1 Portugal |
| 2 | 17 Dec 1922 | Friendly | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 1-2 Spain |
| 3 | 16 Dec 1923 | Friendly | Seville, Spain | Spain 3-0 Portugal |
| 4 | 17 May 1925 | Friendly | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 0-2 Spain |
| 5 | 10 Jan 1928 | Friendly | Portugal | Portugal 2-2 Spain |
| 6 | 17 Mar 1929 | Friendly | Seville, Spain | Spain 5-0 Portugal |
| 7 | 30 Nov 1930 | Friendly | Porto, Portugal | Portugal 0-1 Spain |
| 8 | 2 Apr 1933 | Friendly | Vigo, Spain | Spain 3-0 Portugal |
| 9 | 11 Mar 1934 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Madrid, Spain | Spain 9-0 Portugal |
| 10 | 18 Mar 1934 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 1-2 Spain |
| 11 | 5 May 1935 | Friendly | Portugal | Portugal 3-3 Spain |
| 12 | 12 Jan 1941 | Friendly | Portugal | Portugal 2-2 Spain |
| 13 | 16 Mar 1941 | Friendly | Bilbao, Spain | Spain 5-1 Portugal |
| 14 | 13 Mar 1945 | Friendly | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 2-2 Spain |
| 15 | 6 May 1945 | Friendly | La Coruña, Spain | Spain 4-2 Portugal |
| 16 | 26 Jan 1947 | Friendly | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 4-1 Spain |
| 17 | 20 Mar 1948 | Friendly | Madrid, Spain | Spain 2-0 Portugal |
| 18 | 20 Mar 1949 | Friendly | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 1-1 Spain |
| 19 | 2 Apr 1950 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Madrid, Spain | Spain 5-1 Portugal |
| 20 | 9 Apr 1950 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 2-2 Spain |
| 21 | 3 Jun 1956 | Friendly | Portugal | Portugal 3-1 Spain |
| 22 | 13 Apr 1958 | Friendly | Madrid, Spain | Spain 1-0 Portugal |
| 23 | 15 Nov 1964 | Friendly | Porto, Portugal | Portugal 2-1 Spain |
| 24 | 26 Sep 1979 | Friendly | Vigo, Spain | Spain 1-1 Portugal |
| 25 | 20 Jun 1981 | Friendly | Porto, Portugal | Portugal 2-0 Spain |
| 26 | 17 Jun 1984 | UEFA Euro 1984 | Marseille, France | Portugal 1-1 Spain |
| 27 | 16 Jan 1991 | Friendly | Castellón, Spain | Spain 1-1 Portugal |
| 28 | 15 Jan 1992 | Friendly | Torres Novas, Portugal | Portugal 0-0 Spain |
| 29 | 19 Jan 1994 | Friendly | Vigo, Spain | Spain 2-2 Portugal |
| 30 | 13 Feb 2002 | Friendly | Barcelona, Spain | Spain 1-1 Portugal |
| 31 | 6 Sep 2003 | Friendly | Guimarães, Portugal | Portugal 0-3 Spain |
| 32 | 20 Jun 2004 | UEFA Euro 2004 | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 1-0 Spain |
| 33 | 29 Jun 2010 | FIFA World Cup | Cape Town, South Africa | Spain 1-0 Portugal |
| 34 | 17 Nov 2010 | Friendly | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 4-0 Spain |
| 35 | 27 Jun 2012 | UEFA Euro 2012 | Donetsk, Ukraine | 0-0 (Spain won 4-2 on penalties) |
| 36 | 15 Jun 2018 | FIFA World Cup | Sochi, Russia | Portugal 3-3 Spain |
| 37 | 7 Oct 2020 | Friendly | Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal 0-0 Spain |
| 38 | 4 Jun 2021 | Friendly | Madrid, Spain | Spain 0-0 Portugal |
| 39 | 2 Jun 2022 | UEFA Nations League | Seville, Spain | Spain 1-1 Portugal |
| 40 | 27 Sep 2022 | UEFA Nations League | Braga, Portugal | Portugal 0-1 Spain |
| 41 | 8 Jun 2025 | UEFA Nations League Final | Munich, Germany | 2-2 (Portugal won 5-3 on penalties) |
| 42 | 6 Jul 2026 | FIFA World Cup Round of 16 | Arlington, USA | Portugal vs Spain Scheduled |
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