Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterRivalries will be renewed when Portugal and Spain do battle in the World Cup.The World Cup's round of 16 continues to deliver thrilling contests as Portugal and Spain prepare to face off for a place in the quarter finals on Monday evening.Arlington's Dallas Stadium will host a rematch of the memorable 2018 encounter between the Iberian neighbours, who played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in Sochi.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kReferee confirmed for Portugal v Spain showdownCristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick for the Selecao in the six-goal thriller which kicked off their Group B campaign as both nations finished in the top two spots.The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is still going strong however it was all but confirmed ahead of this latest fixture that he is taking part in his sixth and final World Cup as a player. You may like Who is the referee for Portugal vs DR Congo? Who is Espen Eskas? The referee for Portugal vs Croatia Who is the referee for Portugal vs Uzbekistan? But who will be presiding over the spectacle in Texas?Anthony Taylor has been confirmed as the referee for the Texas showdown after spending over 16 years operating predominantly in the Premier League.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The 47-year-old previously took charge of two group matches at this World Cup in Senegal's 5-0 win over Iraq and Colombia's 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan.Taylor, who hails from Greater Manchester, boasts experience officiating 838 competitive matches and has been a FIFA's approved list of referees since 2013.His disciplinary record is averaging at close to four yellow cards per game while he awarded a penalty once every five games in the English top flight last season.Two of Taylor's compatriots and fellow Premier League officials will be working alongside him in Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn as the game's assistant referees.German duo Felix Zwayer and Robert Kempter are set to serve as fourth official and reserve assistant referee respectively for the contest in the Lone Star State.Taylor has previously refereed five matches involving Spain and four with Portugal.TOPICSCristiano RonaldoPortugalSpainWorld Cup 2026Richard Buxton
