Portugal and Spain Prepare for a Thrilling Iberian Derby in the 2026 World Cup
The highly anticipated Round of 16 matchup in the 2026 World Cup is set to take place on Monday, July 6, 2026, as Portugal takes on Spain in an Iberian derby that promises to be an epic clash.
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This rematch of the 2025 Nations League final will see Portugal, led by coach Roberto Martínez, face off against Spain, under the guidance of Luis de la Fuente, at Dallas Stadium in the United States. The Portuguese team advanced to the Round of 16 after a stoppage-time win against Croatia, with a goal from Gonçalo Ramos, while Cristiano Ronaldo watched from the bench after being substituted.
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Despite being considered one of the favorites for the title, Portugal is still looking to convince at this World Cup. The team advanced as runners-up in their group after draws against DR Congo and Colombia. Qualification for the Round of 16, however, came in epic fashion against Croatia, with a stoppage-time win.
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Spain, on the other hand, is on the rise under Luis de la Fuente. After a frustrating goalless debut against Cape Verde, the reigning European champions put together three straight convincing wins, beating Saudi Arabia (4-0), Uruguay (1-0), and Austria (3-0).
Portugal’s head coach, Roberto Martínez, has a tough task ahead of him, as he tries to lead his team to victory. The team has one booking away from suspension, with Rúben Dias being the player in question. Meanwhile, Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, will be looking to continue his team’s winning streak.
The teams’ line-ups for the match are as follows:
Portugal (Head coach: Roberto Martínez)
- One booking away from suspension: Rúben Dias
Spain (Head coach: Luis de la Fuente)
- Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte and Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri and Dani Olmo; Baena, Lamine Yamal and Oyarzábal
Match Details: Portugal vs Spain
The match between Portugal and Spain will take place on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at Dallas Stadium in the United States. The match can be watched live on Globo, sportv, ge tv, SBT, Cazé TV, and will also be available through live text coverage on OneFootball. The referee for the match will be Anthony Taylor (ENG).
