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Portugal vs. Spain LIVE: 2026 World Cup updates as both sides push for breakthrough
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- Portugal and Spain face off in the World Cup round of 16, with the winner set to play either the United States or Belgium in the quarterfinals; the match is available live on ESPN.
- Spain, yet to concede a goal in the tournament, topped Group H and aim to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since their 2010 title win, with Mikel Oyarzabal as a key scorer.
- Portugal finished second in Group K after mixed results and advanced past Croatia in a dramatic round-of-32 match thanks to a late goal from substitute Gonçalo Ramos.
- The teams last met in the 2025 Nations League final, where Portugal won on penalties after a Ronaldo equalizer forced extra time.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that this World Cup will be his last, adding significance to Portugal’s campaign.
