USMNT vs Belgium and Portugal vs Spain Highlight World Cup Round of 16

Portugal and Spain Set for Intense Round of 16 Clash

Portugal and Spain will meet in a Round of 16 match that brings together two neighboring countries with a rich football rivalry. The teams have faced off 41 times, mostly in friendly matches, but their recent encounter was decisive: Portugal edged Spain on penalties to win the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals.

Spain arrives at this stage after a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria, powered by two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal. Portugal also overcame Austria, rallying from a second-half deficit to win 2-1 thanks to a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and a late goal by Gonçalo Ramos.

The winner will advance to the quarterfinals—a stage both sides have reached before. Portugal made it to the quarters in 2022 but fell to Morocco, while Spain's last quarterfinal appearance was in 2010 when they captured the World Cup title.

How to Watch Portugal vs Spain

• TV Channels: TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5
• Streaming: Available on TSN's streaming platforms and via TSN subscription on Prime Video

Match time: Monday, July 6, at 3 p.m. ET, held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

World Cup Matches This Week

Monday, July 6: Portugal vs. Spain at 3 p.m. ET

Tuesday, July 7: More matches scheduled

Key Details About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Dates: June 11 to July 19, 2026
• Hosts: United States, Canada, Mexico — first tournament hosted by three countries
• Host Cities: 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey
• Teams: Expanded to 48 nations, up from 32
• Matches: Total of 104 games from group stages to final
• Final Match: Scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (named New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event)

The expanded format means more countries will participate, offering a wider variety of matchups and knockout rounds than before. Fans should check local listings to find exact kickoff times as they vary depending on location and stage.