Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe World Cup's last-16 stage is throwing up another mouth-watering clash.Portugal and Spain go head to head on Monday to reach the quarter final where they will be pitted against the winner from USA and Belgium's knockout encounter.The European Championship holders are the only nation to have reached this stage of the tournament without shipping a single goal after Mexico's loss to England.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kBBC complete line-up of commentators, pundits and presenters for Portugal v SpainThey are also the first European nation to keep clean sheets in their opening four games since Switzerland in 2006 and stand on the cusp of another record.One more shoutout against the Selecao will confirm La Roja as the first team in history to record six consecutive World Cup clean sheets, with one also in the bag from 2022. You may like How to watch Portugal vs Spain for FREE Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Portugal vs Croatia? Who is the referee for Portugal v Spain? However they will face arguably their sternest test so far this summer as Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to bookend his sixth and final World Cup appearance in spectacular fashion.The 41-year-old produced a star-studded performance to help Roberto Martinez's side squeeze past Croatia in their fiercely contested round-of-32 showdown.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 game starts at 8pm UK time with BBC One showing all the action live.Coverage starts from 7.30pm with Gabby Logan presenting from the Beeb's Salford studio with punditry provided by Wayne Rooney, Cesar Azpilicueta, Ellen White and Spanish football expert, journalist and broadcaster Guillem Balague.Former Chelsea full-back Azpilicueta is well-placed to offer insight on Spain's tactics as a staple of their senior ranks with 44 caps between 2013 and 2023.The 36-year-old, who also represented Atletico Madrid and Sevilla, won two Premier League titles and a Champions League amid eight major honours.Steve Bower will take the lead on commentary with cat enthusiast Danny Murphy on co-commentary duties.TOPICSCesar AzpilicuetaSpainPortugalWorld Cup 2026World CupRichard Buxton
