Spain meet Portugal in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at Dallas Stadium on July 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Dallas Stadium, Arlington, TX
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch Spain vs. Portugal on July 6, 2026
You can watch Portugal take on Spain live on DIRECTV on FOX and Telemundo on July 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
Spain vs. Portugal — Round of 16 Match Preview
Spain face Portugal in a Round of 16 tie at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, TX, an all-Iberian knockout between two European powers. Spain arrive as the 2010 champions and reigning European titleholders from Euro 2024, ranked at the top of the world order. They topped group H and reached this stage after beating Austria 3-0 in Round 32, while Portugal finished second in Group K and advanced with a 2-1 win over Croatia.
Portugal, whose best World Cup finish remains third place in 1966, built momentum of their own with a 5-0 result against Uzbekistan following a 1-1 draw with Congo DR. Mikel Oyarzabal has carried the Spanish attack with 4 goals across 4 matches, while teenager Lamine Yamal has added 1 goal in his 4 appearances on the flank. On the other side, Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal with 3 goals in 4 matches, supported by João Neves and Bruno Fernandes through the middle. Their most recent meeting came in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final, when Portugal won 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. In their previous Nations League meeting in September 2022, Spain beat Portugal 1-0.. With a Quarterfinal place on the line, both coaches, Luis de la Fuente for Spain and Roberto Martinez for Portugal, will want to control possession and dictate the tempo in Texas.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo
What Time is the Portugal vs. Spain Match Today?
The Spain vs. Portugal match starts at 3:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Spain vs. Portugal?
You can watch Spain vs. Portugal on FOX and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Spain vs. Portugal
Spain
Mikel Oyarzabal — Forward. Oyarzabal has been Spain’s most reliable finisher, scoring 4 goals across 4 matches to lead the side into the knockout round. His movement in and around the box gives Spain a genuine focal point, and he will be the first name Portugal’s defense looks to track.
Lamine Yamal — Forward. The teenage winger has registered 1 goal in 4 appearances while stretching defenses from the right. Yamal’s dribbling and ability to cut inside make him a constant threat to create as well as score, and his duel with Portugal’s full-backs could decide the width of this match.
Marc Cucurella — Defender. Cucurella has chipped in with 2 assists across 4 matches from the left, underlining how much of Spain’s attacking play comes from wide areas. His overlapping runs pin opponents back, and his delivery has already turned into goals during this run.
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo — Forward. Ronaldo leads Portugal’s scoring chart with 3 goals in 4 matches, still the reference point for everything the attack builds toward. His presence in the box and threat from set pieces give Portugal a finisher Spain must account for on every delivery.
Bruno Fernandes — Midfielder. Fernandes has provided 1 assist across 4 matches while orchestrating Portugal from central midfield. His range of passing and willingness to shoot from distance make him the creative engine, and he will look to unlock a disciplined Spanish block.
Nuno Mendes — Defender. Mendes has been a rare attacking outlet from defense, scoring 1 goal in 4 matches from left-back. His pace up the touchline lets Portugal push numbers forward, and containing Yamal on that side will be one of his key assignments.
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