Portugal vs Spain: World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Portugal vs Spain finished Portugal 0-1 Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
How they got here
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in second-half stoppage time to send Spain through 1-0 and eliminate Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal on July 6 -- ending the 41-year-old's sixth and, by his own confirmation before the match, last World Cup without ever winning the trophy. An emotional Ronaldo applauded the Portugal fans after the final whistle. Spain advance to face Belgium in the quarterfinals.
What's at stake
This is a single-elimination Round of 16 tie: the winner advances in the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket and the loser is out.
Portugal vs Spain FAQ
What was the score in Portugal vs Spain?
Portugal vs Spain finished Portugal 0-1 Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
How did Portugal and Spain reach this stage?
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in second-half stoppage time to send Spain through 1-0 and eliminate Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal on July 6 -- ending the 41-year-old's sixth and, by his own confirmation before the match, last World Cup without ever winning the trophy. An emotional Ronaldo applauded the Portugal fans after the final whistle. Spain advance to face Belgium in the quarterfinals.
What is at stake in Portugal vs Spain?
Portugal vs Spain is a single-elimination FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match: the winner advances in the knockout bracket and the loser is eliminated.