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Spain-Portugal World Cup Showdown

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · Fox Sports

Spain and Portugal clash in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on July 6 in Dallas. Spain's unbeaten 34-game streak faces Portugal's Ronaldo, who became the oldest scorer in World Cup knockout stage against Croatia.

Spain, having topped Group H and defeated Austria 3-0 without conceding a goal, faces Portugal in a 2026 World Cup round of 16 showdown on Monday, July 6, at Dallas Stadium. Spain remains unbeaten in 34 straight games while 18-year-old star Lamine Yamal is expected to feature after increased tournament minutes. sportbet.rodeo

Portugal survived a scare against Croatia, securing a 2-1 comeback win. Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty, becoming the oldest player to score in World Cup knockout stage. The historic rivals have previous encounters, including a 2018 group stage draw and Portugal's penalty shootout victory in the 2025 Nations League final.

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