Spain and Portugal are set to clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 at Dallas Stadium on Monday, July 6, following their respective round of 32 victories on Thursday, according to Fox Sports.
The upcoming knockout fixture serves as a rematch of the 2025 UEFA Nations League final, where Spain secured the championship title via a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
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Spain advanced to the next stage by defeating Austria 3-0 at Los Angeles Stadium, while Portugal secured their advancement with a narrow 2-1 victory over Croatia at Toronto Stadium.
Age Gap and Key Players
The anticipated clash features an age gap of 23 years between 41-year-old Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and 18-year-old Spanish forward Lamine Yamal, marking only the second time the two players have faced each other in their careers.
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Ronaldo has already scored four goals across three games for Portugal during the current tournament, whereas Yamal recorded his first career World Cup goal during Spain's 4-0 group-stage victory against Saudi Arabia.
The round of 16 match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p. m.
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at Dallas Stadium.
