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Portugal–Spain, the Iberian superduel is played today for a ticket to the quarterfinals

Politiko 2026-07-06 09:48:25

Portugal–Spain, the Iberian superduel is played today for a ticket to the

Portugal and Spain will face off in Arlington in one of the toughest challenges of the 2026 World Cup round of 16, a classic Iberian duel that is expected to bring great emotions and high rivalry.

The match is played at 21:00 and comes as the second important clash between the two teams after the Nations League final last year, where Portugal triumphed after penalties, giving them confidence for another positive result against their historical rivals.

Portugal reach this stage after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia, with a decisive goal in the dying minutes. Roberto Martínez's team has shown consistent form, losing just one of their last 17 matches and maintaining a solid defence, conceding just one goal in several of their last matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo also remains in the spotlight, for whom this could be his last appearance in a World Cup, depending on Portugal's performance in the tournament.

On the other hand, Spain is coming off a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria, showing exceptional stability in the defensive phase and a high form in major tournaments, where it still remains undefeated.

Luis de la Fuente's team has conceded very few goals and has dominated in recent matches, entering this duel with full confidence.

The head-to-head record leans slightly towards Spain, but Portugal is relying on their recent success in the Nations League to aim for another major qualification.

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