How to Watch Portugal vs. Spain: Live Stream, TV Channel & Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 16
Portugal and Spain meet in a highly anticipated Round of 16 clash between two neighboring European countries with a long-standing football rivalry. These teams have faced each other 41 times, mostly in friendlies. Their latest competitive encounter was during the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals, where Portugal won on penalties.
Current Form and Stakes
Spain enters the knockout stage after a solid 3-0 victory over Austria, highlighted by two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal. On the other side, Portugal had a tougher path, coming back from behind against Croatia to win 2-1, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty and Gonçalo Ramos netting the winning goal in extra time.
The winner advances to the quarterfinals. Portugal reached this stage last year before losing to Morocco, while Spain's last quarterfinal appearance was in 2010 when they ultimately won the tournament.
Where to Watch Portugal vs. Spain
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Match Start Time and Time Zones
The match kicks off on Monday, July 6, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time from AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
2026 FIFA World Cup Overview
- The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- This is the first World Cup hosted by three countries: United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Matches will be held across 16 cities in North America.
- The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of matches to 104.
- In the U.S., English broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, available via fubo, while Spanish coverage is on Telemundo and Universo with streaming on Peacock and DIRECTV.
- The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (branded as New York-New Jersey Stadium for FIFA).
- The United States qualified automatically as a host nation and is currently in the Round of 16.
