Portugal face Spain in a blockbuster World Cup clash tonight, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. The Selecao face La Roja once more, with the pair sharing a rich history over the years. For Cristiano Ronaldo, it is another opportunity for him to prove himself against the best, and silence his critics despite hinting at international retirement after this tournament. But Spain are the European champions, and Lamine Yamal is ready to announce himself on the world stage and add another star to his nations crest.Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.Table of ContentsPortugal team newsSpain team newsWhere to watch Portugal vs Spain: TV channel, online live streamPortugal vs Spain statsPrediction for Portugal vs SpainPortugal team newsPortugal starting XI: Costa, Dias, Veiga, Cancelo, Mendes, Fernandes, Neves, Vitinha, Ronaldo, Felix, NetoPortugal substitutes: Sa, Silva, Semedo, Araujo, Dalot, Inacio, Costa, Nunes, Silva, Neves, Ramos, Trincao, Leao, Guedes, ConceicaoSpain team newsSpain starting XI: Simon, Porro, Laporte, Cubarsi, Cucurella, Baena, Rodri, Pedri, Olmo, Yamal, OyarzabalSpain substitutes: Raya, Garcia, Pubill, Grimaldo, Garcia, Llorente, Merino, Ruiz, Gavi, Zubimendi, Torres, Pino, Williams, Munoz, IglesiasWhere to watch Portugal vs Spain: TV channel, online live streamThe match takes place on Monday, July 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST.In the UK, World Cup 2026 matches are being shown live across BBC and ITV platforms, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Tonights clash belongs to BBC 1.Portugal vs Spain statsSpain are unbeaten at World Cup 2026 and have not conceded a single goal in four matchesMikel Oyarzabal has registered 23 goal involvements in his last 16 starts for SpainSpain did not face a single shot on target in their 3-0 victory over AustriaLa Roja scored three goals in a World Cup knockout match for the first time since 1994Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever World Cup knockout-stage goal against CroatiaGoncalo Ramos averages a goal involvement every 37 minutes at this World Cup, the best rate among Portugal players with at least five involvementsPortugal have scored in each of their four matches at World Cup 2026Both Portugal and Spain are averaging over 60% possession during the tournamentSpain have lost only seven of their previous 41 international meetings with PortugalPrediction for Portugal vs SpainThis has all the ingredients of a classic knockout encounter.Portugal possess enough quality to trouble any defence, particularly with Ronaldo, Fernandes and Leao leading the attack, but Spain have looked the more balanced side throughout the tournament.Their defensive record has been exceptional, while Oyarzabal, Yamal and Olmo continue to provide a constant attacking threat. Expect a closely fought contest, with Spain edging through to the quarter-finals.Prediction: Portugal 1-2 Spain Topics Portugal National Football Team Spain National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Cristiano Ronaldo: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, kick off times, where to watch, confirmed news updates and full Portugal squad Ben Miller 6th July, 2026 Portugal v Spain: Predicted line-ups, stats and preview ahead of World Cup last-16 clash Mitch Fretton 6th July, 2026 Croatia captain Luka Modric lashes out at officials and says they were swayed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal Jon Fisher 3rd July, 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo leads tributes to Diogo Jota on first anniversary of Liverpool and Portugal stars death Jon Fisher 3rd July, 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal will be prepared for Spain clash after controversial win over Croatia Jon Fisher 3rd July, 2026 Portugal v Croatia: Live commentary, updates, goals and stats as it happened as Ronaldo advances at World Cup 2026 Jon Fisher 3rd July, 2026
