Portugal vs Spain Round of 16: Full TV and Streaming Guide
Portugal face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 on Monday, July 6, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, kicking off at 19:00 GMT (8 pm BST, 3 pm ET). The match airs on Fox and Telemundo in the US, BBC One in the UK, and SBS in Australia. What time does Portugal vs Spain kick off?
The Round of 16 clash between Portugal and Spain starts Monday, July 6, 2026, with kickoff varying slightly by source between 19:00 GMT and 8 pm BST. It takes place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, a venue some outlets refer to as “Dallas Stadium” due to its proximity to Dallas.
Which channel broadcasts the match?
Fox and Fubo carry the match in the United States, with Telemundo and Peacock offering Spanish-language coverage. In the UK the game airs on BBC One, while SBS covers it in Australia and Zee5 streams it in India.spain-portugal-world-cup-round-of-16-date-time-what-to-know/90788765007/">usatoday+1
Viewers in Morocco and the wider MENA region typically follow World Cup knockout matches through beIN Sports’ regional coverage, so fans in Salé and across Rabat-Salé-Kénitra should check local listings closer to kickoff for the exact channel number.
What is the predicted lineup for each team?
Portugal is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 under Roberto Martínez, with Cristiano Ronaldo starting up front despite competition from Gonçalo Ramos. Spain, managed by Luis de la Fuentisare set to field a 4-3-3 built around Rodri, Pedri, and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.footballdream+3
According to Opta’s supercomputer analysis cited by Al Jazeera, Spain is favored to win in normal time in 49.2 percent of 25,000 simulations, against a 25.6 percent chance for Portugal. The remaining 25.2 percent of scenarios point to extra time or penalties, reflecting how tightly matched this Iberian derby is expected to be.
What comes next after this match?
The winner of Portugal vs Spain advances to face the victor of USA vs Belgium in the quarterfinals, with that last-16 tie kicking off in Seattle later the same night. Both sides have won all their knockout-stage matches so far this tournament — Portugal beating Croatia in Toronto and Spain thrashing Austria 3-0 — setting up a heavyweight last-16 showdown.
For more World Cup 2026 knockout coverage, see our Round of 16 schedule hub and our full USA vs Belgium preview (internal link placements).
