How to watch Portugal v Spain live in the UK, including TV channel, free streaming details and kick off time for this blockbuster World Cup 2026 last 16 tie in Dallas.
| Live Streaming | Date | Kick Off Time | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal v Spain | 6 July 2026 | 20:00 BST | BBC One |
Portugal v Spain Live Stream, TV Channel
Portugal v Spain will be shown live in the UK on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 7:30pm BST and kick off at 8:00pm BST.
The match takes place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The standout fixture of the World Cup last 16 takes place in Arlington tonight as Iberian rivals Portugal and Spain go for a place in the quarter finals, in what is arguably the tie of the round.
Portugal came through a dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in their last-32 tie, with Goncalo Ramos heading home a stoppage time winner after Croatia had what appeared to be a late equaliser controversially ruled out by the ball sensor technology.
Ronaldo scored his first ever World Cup knockout goal before being substituted, prompting a visible reaction from the 41 year old that Martinez will be keeping a close eye on heading into tonight.
Ramos is the leading candidate to start up front again, while Joao Neves, Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes are all expected to continue in midfield.
Portugal broke their own last 16 hoodoo by getting past Croatia, having exited at that stage in both 2010 and 2018, as well as at Euro 2020.
The question of whether Ronaldo starts from the beginning or comes off the bench is the main talking point heading into the game, with Martinez having to balance his captain’s legendary status against the form of a squad that looks more dangerous collectively when the 41-year-old is not trying to force things.
Spain are the form side of the tournament, having not conceded a single goal in four games while dispatching Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay and Austria 3-0 in the last 32. Mikel Oyarzabal has been in outstanding form with six goal involvements from his last five starts, while Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo continue to provide constant danger from wide areas.
La Roja’s only concern tonight is the fitness of Nico Williams, who has an adductor problem and may not be fit to start, with Alex Baena the likely replacement if he is not passed fit.
Spain’s last World Cup knockout win before this tournament came in the 2010 final against the Netherlands, making their current run of three consecutive knockout victories a genuine statement of intent from De la Fuente’s side.
They have also not conceded in any of those three games, a defensive record that represents a huge challenge for Ronaldo and Ramos tonight.
Spain have lost just seven of 41 previous meetings, though Portugal did beat them in the most recent competitive encounter, the 2024-25 Nations League final on penalties.
That result will give Roberto Martinez’s side confidence that they can cause an upset, even if the tournament form strongly favours La Roja.
Both sides average over 60% possession at this World Cup, suggesting midfield battles will be crucial tonight.
Spain’s high tempo pressing system has troubled every side they have faced, and whether Portugal’s midfield can match that intensity across 90 minutes will go a long way to determining how this tie unfolds.
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