The match between Portugal and Spain ended with the score 0:1. The meeting took place on July 6, 2026 during the World Championships.
🏆 Tournament: 2026 World Cup
âš˝ Phase: quarterfinal
đź“… Date and time: July 6, 2026, at 9:00 p.m
🏟️ Stadium: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Portugal – Spain: live score and LIVE coverage
Here you will find the current result of the Portugal – Spain match, a minute-by-minute report and the most important statistics of the match. We will track goals, cards, substitutions, corner kicks, ball possession and all key events on the pitch.
Both teams’ path to the quarterfinals
Portugal advanced to the quarter-finals after drawing 1-1 against DR Congo, winning 5-0 against Uzbekistan, drawing 0-0 against Colombia and winning 2-1 against Croatia in the round of 16.
Spain went through the tournament without conceding a goal. It drew 0-0 with the Republic of Cape Verde, beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, Uruguay 1-0 and Austria 3-0.
The most important figures of the meeting
On the Portuguese side, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Neto, Vitinha and Joao Neves will be key. The Portuguese can look for an advantage through the wings and crosses to Ronaldo.
Spain will count primarily on Rodri, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Baena and Oyarzabal. There is a question mark over Nico Williams, who is struggling with a groin injury.
Who won the match?
Spain won against Portugal 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored by Mikel Merino in the 90th minute, which ensured the victory for the Spaniards in this fierce clash.
In the statistics, Portugal had 44% possession of the ball, took 9 shots, 2 of which were on target. Spain dominated the statistics with 56% of possession and 15 shots, with 6 on target. The match was characterized by a large number of fouls, and both teams received yellow cards, of which Portugal received 2 and Spain 1.
Will Spain maintain the series without conceding a goal?
Spain has a full set of clean sheets after four matches, but Portugal will be their toughest offensive test at the tournament. Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Leao and Neto can create a threat even with less possession.
However, Portugal must be careful in the midfield. If Rodri and Pedri impose the pace, Spain can control the match for a long time and push the opponent into their own penalty area. This heralds a tactical, intense quarterfinal in which one mistake can decide the team’s advancement.
Piala Dunia 2026
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