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Portugal and Spain Set for World Cup Round of 16 Clash Featuring Ronaldo and Yamal

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal faces Spain, powered by young star Lamine Yamal, in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match at Dallas Stadium.

Jul 6, 2026, 8:11 AM Al Jazeera

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 will feature a compelling Iberian derby as Portugal takes on Spain on Monday, July 6, at 2pm local time (19:00 GMT) at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States.

This match pits the veteran Cristiano Ronaldo against the 18-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal, who has overcome a hamstring injury to emerge as a key player for Spain. Spain enters the match unbeaten in 34 games and is aiming for its second World Cup title, 16 years after winning in South Africa in 2010.

Portugal, having advanced through a challenging group stage, faces a tough challenge to surpass Spain's new golden generation. Fans can follow the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport starting from 16:00 GMT, with live text commentary available.

Other notable World Cup developments include England's 3-2 victory over Mexico inspired by Jude Bellingham, and Norway's historic knockout win over Brazil led by Erling Haaland.

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