Portugal Faces Spain In World Cup Round 16 – When And How

Portugal Faces Spain In World Cup Round 16 – When And How

Portugal’s World Cup Match vs Spain: Schedule & Watch Info

Portugal’s quest to win the World Cup continues after a modest run through the group stage, where the Selecao finished second in Group K. Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to deliver the trophy in five tournament appearances, but the team now faces a tougher test as they enter the knockout rounds. After a 5‑0 triumph over Uzbekistan and a hard‑fought 2‑1 win against Croatia in the Round of 32, the side now battles Spain in the last‑16 clash.

When is Portugal’s Next Match?

Portugal hosts Spain on Monday, July 6 at 3 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas, at AT&T Stadium. The venue is set for a neutral‑site knockout game that could be a stepping stone toward deeper playoff runs. The match will be televised on FOX and streamed via fubo, FOX One, and the FOX Sports app. Spanish‑language fans can tune into Telemundo and Universo or stream on Peacock.

Full 2026 World Cup Schedule and Results

Portugal opened the tournament with a 1‑1 draw against DR Congo on Wednesday, June 17, 1 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston. The next day, a 5‑0 victory over Uzbekistan secured a strong start to the group phase. A 0‑0 stalemate with Colombia on Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami followed before the knockout stage. The Round of 32 saw a 2‑1 win over Croatia on Thursday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. ET at BMO Field in Toronto. The upcoming match against Spain marks the team’s final game in this World Cup edition if they fail to advance.

Group K Standings

  • 1. Colombia – 7 pts (2W, 0L, 1D), +3 GD
  • 2. Portugal – 5 pts (1W, 0L, 2D), +5 GD
  • 3. DR Congo – 4 pts (1W, 1L, 1D), +1 GD
  • 4. Uzbekistan – 0 pts (0W, 3L, 0D), –9 GD

Portugal’s five points, combined with two draws, placed the side just behind Colombia and ahead of DR Congo. The +5 goal difference reflects a potent attack despite limited victories.

How to Watch Portugal’s Games

English coverage is available on FOX for most matches, with FS1 handling the remaining games. All 104 matches stream live on fubo, FOX One, and the FOX Sports app for U.S. viewers. Spanish‑language fans can follow the action on Telemundo and Universo, as well as on Peacock, which carries every match in Spanish. A free trial is offered on fubo for new users.

Tournament Draw Details

As the runner‑up in Group K, Portugal faces the Group L runner‑up in the Round of 32, a format that adds another hurdle after the group stage. The knockout bracket includes matchups across North America and Mexico, with venues such as NRG Stadium, AT&T Stadium, and BMO Field featuring prominently. The tournament continues beyond the Portugal‑Spain clash with quarter‑finals, semi‑finals, a third‑place match, and the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

Stay tuned for updates on Portugal’s World Cup journey and be ready for the next chapter as the Selecao attempts to end Ronaldo’s five‑year trophy drought.


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