How to Watch Portugal vs Spain: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 16
The long-standing rivals from Europe meet again in a high-stakes Round of 16 match. The two teams have met 41 times before, mostly in friendly matches, with their last competitive encounter being the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals where Portugal triumphed on penalties.
Where to Watch Portugal vs Spain
The match will be shown on FOX in the United States. Fans can also watch via live stream on platforms like fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app and website. New users of fubo have the chance to try a free trial, allowing them to watch without cable. This service offers over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox.
Match Details and Kickoff Time
The game is set for Monday, July 6, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here are the kickoff times across US time zones:
- Eastern: 3 p.m.
- Central: 2 p.m.
- Mountain: 1 p.m.
- Pacific: 12 p.m.
Team Form and Stakes
Spain enters with confidence after a solid 3-0 win over Austria, powered by Mikel Oyarzabal’s two goals. Portugal’s journey was tougher, coming from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty and Gonçalo Ramos’ extra-time goal. The winner moves on to the quarterfinals — Spain last reached that stage in 2010 when they won the tournament, while Portugal made it there in 2022 but lost to Morocco.
Additional World Cup Info
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It features 48 teams, up from 32, and will include 104 matches. Games are hosted in 16 cities across North America, such as Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, and more.
In the U.S., English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, with Spanish coverage on Telemundo and Universo, all accessible on streaming services like fubo, Peacock, and DIRECTV. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York-New Jersey.
