Cristiano Ronaldo will again attempt to defy the critics and fire Portugal to victory against Iberian rivals Spain tonight. Ronaldos performances have come under fire with many commentators believing the 41-year-old should be replaced by the younger Goncalo Ramos.Portugal will stick with experience, though, unlike Spain who will field 18-year-old Lamine Yamal on the right side of their attack.European champions Spain started slowly at the World Cup but looked back to their imperious best against Austria in the round of 32.Table of ContentsWhere to watch Portugal vs Spain: TV channel, online live streamPortugal vs Spain statsWhere 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 Portugal Topics Cristiano Ronaldo 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 Portugal vs Spain: Line-ups confirmed for blockbuster World Cup last-16 clash Mitch Fretton 6th July, 2026 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 Al-Nassr name Ange Postecoglou as new head coach Mitch Fretton 3rd 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
