Last year, Portugal faced Spain in the UEFA Nations League final. The winner was only decided after a penalty shootout, with Cristiano Ronaldo and company coming out on top. Spain will undoubtedly be eager to get their revenge. All signs point to a fascinating Round of 16 clash at the FIFA World Cup.
- No team has managed to score against Spain at this year's World Cup
- Portugal are unbeaten in their last 9 matches
- Several of Spain's star players are dealing with fitness concerns
Portugal vs Spain Predictions
Spain prefer to patiently build up their attacks through possession. They are unlikely to hand control of the ball to Portugal, who should look to capitalize on counter-attacks. They have plenty of lightning-fast players capable of doing just that, with Rafael Leao being a prime example.
Our pick: Portugal Over 2.5 offsides at odds of 1.80 (-125)
La Furia Roja play in a style similar to Barcelona, with a high defensive line. As a result, they frequently catch their opponents offside. That makes this market a particularly appealing option for this blockbuster World Cup Round of 16 encounter.
| Date and timeKick-off: | Monday, July 6, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM ET (USA) / 8:00 PM BST |
| Broadcast | Check on FIFA official site |
| Odds on Portugal to win | 3.90 (290) |
| Odds on Spain to win |
1.95 (-105) |
Portugal vs Spain Betting Odds
Spain are considered the clear favourites by the bookmakers. Odds for a Spanish victory stand at 1.95 (-105), while the draw is priced at 3.70 (270). The highest odds are offered on a Portugal win, reaching as high as 3.90 (290).
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Predicted Lineups
Nico Williams has recently been struggling with fitness issues, making it doubtful that he will start against Portugal. Spain's starting XI should be similar to the one that began the match against Austria. Rafael Leao impressed against Croatia and is expected to be rewarded with another start. Meanwhile, Pedro Neto, who has delivered below-par performances, could lose his place in the lineup.
- Portugal: Costa - Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes - Neves, Vitinha, Conceicao, Fernandes, Leao - Cristiano Ronaldo
- Spain: Simon - Llorente, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella - Olmo, Rodri, Pedri - Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena
Recent Results
Portugal struggled against Croatia in the Round of 32 but eventually claimed a somewhat fortunate 2-1 victory. Spain, meanwhile, cruised to a 3-0 win over Austria. Before that, they defeated Uruguay 1-0 and Saudi Arabia 4-0. Portugal's only group-stage victory came against Uzbekistan, while their matches against DR Congo and Colombia ended in draws.
Portugal - Recent Matches
03.07.2026 - Portugal 2:1 Croatia (FIFA World Cup)
28.06.2026 - Colombia 0:0 Portugal (FIFA World Cup)
23.06.2026 - Portugal 5:0 Uzbekistan (FIFA World Cup)
17.06.2026 - Portugal 1:1 DR Congo (FIFA World Cup)
10.06.2026 - Portugal 2:1 Nigeria (Friendly)
Spain - Recent Matches
02.07.2026 - Spain 3:0 Austria (FIFA World Cup)
27.06.2026 - Uruguay 0:1 Spain (FIFA World Cup)
21.06.2026 - Spain 4:0 Saudi Arabia (FIFA World Cup)
15.06.2026 - Spain 0:0 Cape Verde (FIFA World Cup)
09.06.2026 - Peru 1:3 Spain (Friendly)
Portugal vs Spain - 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16
A great deal of responsibility will rest on Lamine Yamal's shoulders against Portugal. The Barcelona winger was outstanding in Spain's victory over Austria, giving Konrad Laimer a torrid time down the flank. On Monday, however, he will come up against a much more disciplined and resilient defensive unit. Spain will also be expecting much more from Pedri. Winning the midfield battle will be far from easy with Vitinha and Joao Neves lining up on the opposite side.
Broadcast
Portugal will take on Spain on Monday, July 6, with kick-off scheduled for for 4:00 PM ET (USA), 8:00 PM BST (UK time). Broadcast availability depends on your country. You can find the official list of broadcasters on the FIFA website.