Portugal 0-1 Spain Result: Spain Win, Score & Stats

Portugal and Spain before their World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match

FIFA ranking#5Portugal

World Cup appearances8Portugal

Recent form (last 5)WDWLDPortugal

Recent form (last 5)DWDWWSpain

World Cup appearances16Spain

FIFA ranking#2Spain

July 6, 2026DallasRound of 16Last updated: July 7, 2026 at 6:15 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

56'Substitution
NELSON SEMEDO (in) comes off the bench to replace NUNO MENDES (out) (Portugal)
71'Substitution
RAFAEL LEAO (in) comes off the bench to replace JOAO FELIX (out) (Portugal)
71'Substitution
DIOGO DALOT (in) comes off the bench to replace JOAO CANCELO (out) (Portugal)
75'Substitution
Ferran TORRES (in) comes off the bench to replace Alex BAENA (out) (Spain)
83'Substitution
BERNARDO SILVA (in) comes off the bench to replace VITINHA (out) (Portugal)
83'Substitution
FRANCISCO CONCEICAO (in) comes off the bench to replace PEDRO NETO (out) (Portugal)
85'Substitution
Mikel MERINO (in) comes off the bench to replace Dani OLMO (out) (Spain)

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Portugal vs Spain Match Result

Full Time

Portugal4-2-3-1

Full Time0 - 1FT

Winner: Spain

Spain4-1-2-3

Goals90'+1' Mikel MERINO (Spain) scores!!

Latest Commentary

45'
RODRI (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+2'
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) is ruled offside.
45'+2'
RUBEN DIAS (Portugal) commits a foul.

Venue: Dallas Stadium, Dallas
Date: July 6, 2026
Kickoff: Jul 6, 2:00 PM
Attendance: 70,649
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jul 6, 2:00 PM Dallas

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

10Shots15

--Shots on Target--

3Corners7

7Fouls12

2Yellow Cards1

--Red Cards--

2Offsides1

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

Full Time

Portugal vs Spain Match Result

Spain beat Portugal 0 - 1 in Round of 16. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 0 - 1
Winner: Spain
Goals: 90'+1' Mikel MERINO (Spain) scores!!
Standings: Group table updated after full time.
Group: Round of 16
Updated: 2026-07-08

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

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AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

PortugalLocal listingsOfficial guide

SpainLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

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Portugal vs Spain Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
2'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) commits a foul.
3'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Mikel OYARZABAL (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
3'
AttemptPOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Portugal pulls off a save.
7'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
JOAO CANCELO (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
8'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Mikel OYARZABAL (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
10'
AttemptPOR
Corner
BRUNO FERNANDES (Portugal) takes a corner kick.
10'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
PEDRO NETO (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
11'
AttemptPOR
Foul
JOAO FELIX (Portugal) commits a foul.
12'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
CRISTIANO RONALDO (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
12'
AttemptSPA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Spain pulls off a save.
12'
AttemptPOR
Corner
NUNO MENDES (Portugal) takes a corner kick.
14'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Alex BAENA (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
16'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
16'
AttemptPOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Portugal pulls off a save.
16'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Alex BAENA (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
16'
AttemptPOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Portugal pulls off a save.
17'
AttemptSPA
Corner
Alex BAENA (Spain) takes a corner kick.
19'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Alex BAENA (Spain) commits a foul.
21'
AttemptPOR
Offside
BRUNO FERNANDES (Portugal) is ruled offside.
22'
AttemptPOR
Foul
JOAO CANCELO (Portugal) commits a foul.
23'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Pedro PORRO (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
29'
AttemptPOR
Foul
PEDRO NETO (Portugal) commits a foul.
30'
AttemptSPA
Corner
Alex BAENA (Spain) takes a corner kick.
31'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Dani OLMO (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
31'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Aymeric LAPORTE (Spain) commits a foul.
35'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) commits a foul.
37'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
CRISTIANO RONALDO (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
37'
AttemptSPA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Spain pulls off a save.
39'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Pedro PORRO (Spain) commits a foul.
41'
AttemptPOR
Corner
NUNO MENDES (Portugal) takes a corner kick.
41'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
NUNO MENDES (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
45'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
RODRI (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+2'
AttemptSPA
Offside
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) is ruled offside.
45'+2'
AttemptPOR
Foul
RUBEN DIAS (Portugal) commits a foul.
45'+3'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Pau CUBARSI (Spain) commits a foul.
45'+6'
AttemptPOR
Foul
JOAO FELIX (Portugal) commits a foul.
45'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
48'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Dani OLMO (Spain) commits a foul.
50'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) commits a foul.
56'
SubstitutionPOR
Substitution
NELSON SEMEDO (in) comes off the bench to replace NUNO MENDES (out) (Portugal)
58'
AttemptPOR
Offside
CRISTIANO RONALDO (Portugal) is ruled offside.
59'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
CRISTIANO RONALDO (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
61'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) commits a foul.
61'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
PEDRI (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
62'
AttemptSPA
Corner
Alex BAENA (Spain) takes a corner kick.
62'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
62'
AttemptSPA
Corner
Alex BAENA (Spain) takes a corner kick.
63'
AttemptSPA
Foul
PEDRI (Spain) commits a foul.
65'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Alex BAENA (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
65'
AttemptPOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Portugal pulls off a save.
71'
SubstitutionPOR
Substitution
RAFAEL LEAO (in) comes off the bench to replace JOAO FELIX (out) (Portugal)
71'
SubstitutionPOR
Substitution
DIOGO DALOT (in) comes off the bench to replace JOAO CANCELO (out) (Portugal)
72'
AttemptPOR
Foul
NELSON SEMEDO (Portugal) commits a foul.
73'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
73'
AttemptPOR
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Portugal pulls off a save.
73'
AttemptSPA
Corner
Alex BAENA (Spain) takes a corner kick.
75'
SubstitutionSPA
Substitution
Ferran TORRES (in) comes off the bench to replace Alex BAENA (out) (Spain)
76'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
VITINHA (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
BRUNO FERNANDES (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
77'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Ferran TORRES (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
78'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Dani OLMO (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
79'
AttemptSPA
Corner
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) takes a corner kick.
80'
AttemptSPA
Corner
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) takes a corner kick.
80'
AttemptSPA
Foul
RODRI (Spain) commits a foul.
83'
SubstitutionPOR
Substitution
BERNARDO SILVA (in) comes off the bench to replace VITINHA (out) (Portugal)
83'
SubstitutionPOR
Substitution
FRANCISCO CONCEICAO (in) comes off the bench to replace PEDRO NETO (out) (Portugal)
83'
AttemptSPA
Foul
Lamine YAMAL (Spain) commits a foul.
85'
SubstitutionSPA
Substitution
Mikel MERINO (in) comes off the bench to replace Dani OLMO (out) (Spain)
85'
SubstitutionSPA
Substitution
Fabian RUIZ (in) comes off the bench to replace PEDRI (out) (Spain)
89'
CardPOR
Yellow card
BERNARDO SILVA (Portugal) is booked by the referee.
90'
AttemptPOR
Foul
BERNARDO SILVA (Portugal) commits a foul.
90'+1'
AttemptSPA
Attempt at Goal
Mikel MERINO (Spain) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+1'
GoalSPA
Goal!
Mikel MERINO (Spain) scores!!
90'+3'
CardPOR
Yellow card
RENATO VEIGA (Portugal) is booked by the referee.
90'+6'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
BERNARDO SILVA (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+7'
SubstitutionSPA
Substitution
Borja IGLESIAS (in) comes off the bench to replace Mikel OYARZABAL (out) (Spain)
90'+8'
CardSPA
Yellow card
Ferran TORRES (Spain) is booked by the referee.
90'+9'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
JOAO NEVES (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+9'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
99'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Portugal vs Spain Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Portugal and Spain can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Portugal vs Spain Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: July 7, 2026 at 6:15 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Portugal4-2-3-1

1Diogo Costa

3Ruben Dias

13Renato Veiga

20Joao Cancelo

25Nuno Mendes

8Bruno Fernandes

15Joao Neves

23Vitinha

7Cristiano Ronaldo

11Joao Felix

18Pedro Neto

Spain4-2-3-1

23Unai Simon

12Pedro Porro

14Aymeric Laporte

22Pau Cubarsi

24Marc Cucurella

15Alex Baena

16Rodri

20Pedri

10Dani Olmo

19Lamine Yamal

21Mikel Oyarzabal

Portugal Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Tomas AraujoFWD7.8
Joao CanceloMID7.6
Diogo DalotMID7.4

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Match Report

Portugal and Spain meet in Round of 16. The winner advances, so control of the early stages and clear decisions in both penalty areas will matter.

Portugal will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Spain need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

90'+1' Mikel MERINO (Spain) scores!!

Spain Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Pedro PorroFWD7.8
Marcos LlorenteMID7.6
Aymeric LaporteMID7.4

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Portugal Team Profile

Portugal are in Round of 16.
Roberto Martínez leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Spain Team Profile

Spain are in Round of 16.
Luis de la Fuente leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Portugal vs Spain Key Players To Watch

Portugal carry major influence through Tomas Araujo and Joao Cancelo. Spain answer through Pedro Porro and Marcos Llorente.

Tomas Araujo

Defender - Portugal

Important for Portugal in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Joao Cancelo

Defender - Portugal

Important for Portugal in transition moments.

66: Caps
12: Goals
Threat: Threat

Pedro Porro

Defender - Spain

Important for Spain in the final third.

16: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Marcos Llorente

Defender - Spain

Important for Spain in the final third.

23: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Portugal vs Spain Prediction

This should be a competitive knockout match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Portugal Win30%

Draw28%

Spain Win42%

Head-to-Head Record

Portugal wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Spain wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Portugal Approach

Portugal need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Spain Approach

Spain can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

What's Next?

Spain vs BelgiumJul 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM UTC

France vs SpainJul 15, 2026 - 12:00 AM UTC

Portugal vs Spain FAQ

Who won Portugal vs Spain?

Spain won 0 - 1 against Portugal.

When is Portugal vs Spain at World Cup 2026?

Portugal vs Spain is on July 6, 2026 at Dallas Stadium in Dallas. Kickoff is 19:00 UTC | 3:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Portugal vs Spain live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Portugal vs Spain lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Portugal vs Spain in?

Portugal and Spain are in Round of 16.

Where is Portugal vs Spain being played?

The match is being played at Dallas Stadium in Dallas.

Where can I follow Portugal vs Spain live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.