How to Watch Portugal vs. Spain Live: TV, Streaming, Kickoff for World Cup Round of 16

Portugal and Spain meet again in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, renewing a rivalry between two neighboring countries with a long history in football. These teams have met 41 times before, mostly in friendlies, but their most recent competitive encounter was at the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals, where Portugal won on penalties.

Where to Watch Portugal vs. Spain

The match will be broadcast live on FOX in the United States. Fans can also stream the game through platforms such as fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users of fubo can take advantage of a free trial, offering access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more than 100 other channels.

Match Details and Start Time

The game kicks off on Monday, July 6, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, taking place 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 advanced confidently by defeating Austria 3-0, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice. Portugal had a tougher route, coming from behind against Croatia to win 2-1 after extra time, thanks to a penalty by Cristiano Ronaldo and a late winner by Gonçalo Ramos. The victor will move on to the quarterfinals, a stage both teams have reached before. Portugal made it to the last eight in 2022, falling to Morocco, while Spain's last quarterfinal appearance was in 2010 when they went on to win the tournament.

Upcoming World Cup Matches

Following the Portugal vs. Spain clash on July 6, the USA will face Belgium later that day at 8 p.m. Eastern. On July 7, Argentina takes on Egypt at noon, followed by Switzerland versus Colombia at 4 p.m.

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026, spanning three host countries for the first time: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be held in 16 cities across these nations, including Dallas, Miami, Toronto, and Mexico City.

This edition expands the number of participating teams to 48, up from 32 in previous years, resulting in 104 matches overall.

Viewing Options

Fans can watch the 2026 World Cup through various broadcasters. In the U.S., English-language coverage is available on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts are on Telemundo and Universo, which can be streamed on Peacock and DIRECTV.

Final Match Details

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium, branded as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event.