FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal touchdown in Dallas for WC Round-of-16 clash vs Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal touchdown in Dallas puts the team in position for a round-of-16 meeting with Spain on Sunday, July 7 (local time). Spain secured its spot after a 3-0 win over Austria, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Pedro Porro adding a header. Portugal’s route featured more resistance, as it edged Croatia 2-1, with Ivan Perišić giving Croatia an early lead before Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty to level. Ronaldo then helped seal Portugal’s progression. Six of the last seven Portugal–Spain meetings finished level. The teams are set against a backdrop of differing generation styles, including Portugal’s 41-year-old icon facing Spain’s 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, with Spain having conceded zero goals so far in the tournament.