Portugal and Spain meet on July 6, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, for a highly anticipated Round of 16 match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; the game kicks off at 21:00 local time, or 21:00 in German time. According to SPOX. The match will be shown live on ZDF in Germany, with a free livestream also available on sportstudio.de and the ZDF-Mediathek, but an alternative for watching is MagentaTV, which requires a paid subscription and features Markus Höhner as the commentator.

Portugal and Spain’s Recent Form

Portugal enters the match with a mixed but ultimately successful World Cup performance so far, securing three wins and two draws in their last five matches. Their most recent victory was a narrow 2-1 win over Croatia on July 2, followed by a goalless draw with Colombia and a dominant 5-0 win against Uzbekistan. In total, Portugal has scored ten goals and conceded three in these games, according to SPOX.

Spain, on the other hand, has been more consistent, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. Their most convincing win was a 3-0 victory over Austria on July 2, followed by a 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia and a 1-0 win over Uruguay. The only draw in this stretch was a 0-0 result against Cape Verde at the start of the tournament, as reported by SPOX.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Final Chapter

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup may be his last. Speaking ahead of the Portugal vs. Spain match, the 41-year-old legend stated, “I’m always here body and soul. Whether playing or not for the national team, I will always have an important role. As I said a few years ago, I’ll stop when I want to. Not when you want me to (…). I don’t want to be the center of attention because of that, because the most important thing is that we play well.” According to OneFootball, Ronaldo has played in four World Cup editions: 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022. In 2026, he has already scored three goals in four matches.

Portugal’s coach will be relying on Ronaldo’s experience and leadership as the team looks to advance. Ronaldo added, “It’s about enjoying it to the fullest, since it will be my last World Cup. I hope that tomorrow (Monday) won’t be the last match.”

Broader Tournament Highlights

While Portugal and Spain face off, other notable matches have taken place. Norway made history by defeating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16, marking their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal appearance. According to SBS, Brazil lost for the first time in a World Cup since 1990, with Norway’s goalkeeper Erling Haaland scoring the winning goals. Norway’s goalkeeper, Ørjan Nyland, made several key saves, including a major stop on a penalty by Brazil’s Bruno Gimaarés.

The match was a tightly contested affair, with Brazil having a chance to take the lead early on through a penalty kick, but Ørjan Nyland denied Gimaarés. In the 89th minute, Norway’s Erling Haaland scored the opening goal, and in stoppage time, he added a second to seal the win. Brazil’s veteran striker Neymar came on late and scored a consolation penalty in added time, but it was too late to change the outcome.

In another high-profile match, the host nation Mexico lost 3-2 to England in front of 87,000 fans at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, as reported by SBS. The game was delayed due to heavy rain but eventually proceeded as planned. Mexico’s home supporters were unable to help their team past the Round of 16, marking the end of their 2026 World Cup journey.