Get our Portugal vs Spain prediction, lineups, and betting tips. Discover the best odds and bet builder picks for Monday's World Cup clash.
Portugal vs Spain Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 6 July 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Dallas Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | RTE 2, BBCi, BBC 1 |
Two of Europe's heavyweights collide at Dallas Stadium on Monday night as Portugal take on Spain in a World Cup 2026 Round of 16 fixture that carries plenty of history and even more edge.
Portugal booked their place here with a 2-1 win over Croatia in the last 32, a result that owed everything to a late Gonçalo Ramos winner after Cristiano Ronaldo's earlier penalty.
Spain arrive in ruthless mood, having brushed aside Austria 3-0 in the last 32 to keep a run going that has seen them yet to concede a single goal at this tournament.
These two know each other well. Their last competitive meeting came in the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League, with Portugal winning on penalties, their first victory over Spain since 2010.
Portugal vs Spain Form
Portugal have won two of their four World Cup outings, drawing with DR Congo and Colombia before edging Croatia 2-1. The Win Market data has them landing on six occasions from their last 10 across all opponents. Ronaldo remains the focal point, backed by Bruno Fernandes in the engine room.
Spain look the more convincing side, their Win Market landing eight times from the last 10 across all opponents, and they have yet to concede across this tournament. Unai Simón has kept clean sheets throughout, while Mikel Oyarzabal is flying, bagging a brace against Austria to take his tally to four goals at this World Cup.
Portugal vs Spain Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Portugal: No fresh concerns reported.
Spain: N. Williams (Doubtful).
Portugal
Roberto Martinez should have no injury concerns heading into this game, and an unchanged side would be no surprise after the victory over Croatia. That points to another outing for the settled spine that has served them so far.
Spain
Nico Williams is the only real question mark for Spain. He failed to play against Austria last time out, but there is a chance he is available to face Portugal. Otherwise the group that has kept those clean sheets stays intact.
Portugal vs Spain Predicted Lineup
Portugal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Costa; J. Cancelo, R. Veiga, R. Dias, N. Mendes; Vitinha, J. Neves; P. Neto, B. Fernandes, R. Leão; C. Ronaldo
Spain
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: U. Simón; P. Porro, A. Laporte, P. Cubarsí, M. Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri; L. Yamal, D. Olmo, Á. Baena; M. Oyarzabal
Portugal vs Spain Key Stats & Match Facts
Portugal have drawn 6 of their last 7 matches against Spain in all competitions.
Spain are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Portugal in all competitions.
This is the third time Spain and Portugal have met at World Cup finals, after clashes in 2010 and 2018.
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in their first World Cup knockout meeting on 29 June 2010, with David Villa getting the winner.
Pedro Porro scored his first senior international goal in Spain's 3-0 win over Austria on 2 July 2026.
Portugal vs Spain Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Spain are the favourites here and it is easy to see why. They have been the tournament's most complete side, and while Portugal have the firepower to trouble them, we fancy the Spanish to edge it. Spain 2-1.
Best Bets
Spain to win is the standout call. Their Win Market has landed on eight occasions from the last 10 across all opponents, and 19/20 with AK Bets represents fair value on the tournament's form side.
Both Teams To Score also appeals with Portugal carrying a genuine attacking threat through Ronaldo. At 3/4 with AK Bets, there is enough evidence on both sides of the ball to make this worth considering.
Portugal vs Spain Bet Builder
Our bet builder leans into Spain's attacking edge and Portugal's front-man, combining Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime with shots markets for Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Oyarzabal to find the net anytime is the first leg. He struck twice against Austria and has scored on two occasions from his last three World Cup appearances, making him a natural fit here.
Lamine Yamal over 3.5 shots is next. Spain have racked up 18 or more shots in three of their last four World Cup games, and the teenager is central to that volume.
Cristiano Ronaldo over 0.5 shots on target completes the trio. He has attempted 2 or more shots in each of his last four World Cup outings and remains Portugal's chief marksman.
The fourth leg keeps the theme going, with Ronaldo's shooting record backing up a bet builder built around the game's biggest attacking names on both sides.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/2 and is as short as 9/2 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £20 from best to worst price.
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Portugal vs Spain Talking Points
History says this could be a tight, cagey affair. Portugal have drawn 6 of their last 7 against Spain in all competitions, with their previous six meetings producing five draws and just one Spanish win. Yet the last time these two met at a World Cup, on 15 June 2018, they served up a thrilling 3-3 draw lit up by a Ronaldo hat-trick. With Spain yet to concede a goal at this tournament and Portugal needing a 94th-minute winner to get past Croatia, something has to give. Get this one right and it could be the tie of the round.
Portugal vs Spain Predictions FAQs
When is the Portugal vs Spain World Cup 2026 game?
The match is scheduled to take place on Monday 6 July 2026, kicking off at 20:00 UK time.
Where can I watch Portugal vs Spain?
The match will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK, with coverage starting ahead of the 20:00 kickoff.
What is the prediction for Portugal vs Spain?
This highly anticipated World Cup 2026 clash is expected to be a closely contested match between two top European sides.
What are the best bets for Portugal vs Spain?
Popular betting options include match winner odds, both teams to score, and custom bet builder selections.
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