- Spain vs Portugal in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup at Dallas Stadium 6pm; kick-off — 20:00 BST.
- The Guardian reports that Spain’s victory over Portugal in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup in Dallas Stadium 6pm; kick-off — 20:00 BST.
- BBC Sport Scotland describes Roberto Martinez’s side as having a role in the match, with Portugal’s style of play being a key factor.
In the end, Spain, 6pm Portugal will play match 1/8 of the 2026 World Cup in Dallas Stadium, USA. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST.
According to The Guardian, Spain’s record against Portugal is as follows: in 1934, Spain beat Portugal 9-0, and in the current competitive matches Spain has scored 17 goals. The material also notes that the remaining advantage between the teams — Spain’s win over Portugal in 2025 — has been the most important match. The material also says that the remaining advantage between the teams is Spain’s win over Portugal in the 2025 World Cup — Portugal won in the group stage, with two wins.
BBC Sport Scotland Roberto Martinez’s side is playing with a defensive line that includes Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, and Nuno Mendes, a midfield line (Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva), and an attacking line (Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leão). The Guardian also expects that the match will be decided by a crucial moment in the game, with Portugal’s key player being Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored a hat-trick in three consecutive games.
According to BBC Sport Scotland, the main threat for Portugal comes from the set-piece situations of the opponent (Austin MacPhee). The publication says that MacPhee predicts that Portugal will score more goals than in the top-5 leagues in 2023-24, and that in the current season the club has already broken its record.