Last Word on Football brings you the Portugal predicted lineup and latest team news ahead of their 2026 World Cup game against Spain at the Dallas Stadium.
Roberto Martinez’s team qualified for the last 16 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia, while Spain recorded a dominant 3-0 win over Austria. It’s very rarely a dull fixture when these two meet, and Dallas should be treated to a memorable showdown.
Portugal Predicted Lineup and Latest Team News vs Spain
Date: Monday, 6th July 2026.
Venue: Dallas Stadium.
Kick-off: 20:00 BST, 15:00 ET, and 12:00 PT.
Last meeting: Portugal (5)2-2(3) Spain (June 8th 2025).
Referee: Anthony Taylor.
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Portugal Team News
Portugal have a fully fit squad to pick from. Before their last 32 clash with Croatia, Martinez spoke about the knockout stages being almost like a separate World Cup.
“Tomorrow we will begin the second World Cup, the preparation was very important,” Martinez said, referring to the three group games that he deemed “difficult.”
Martinez’s team may have pushed their luck at times in the previous round, but their class cannot be underestimated, with arguably the best midfield in the competition.
Spain comes into this game looking strong, but they only have one player out, with Nico Williams sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Portugal defeated Spain last year in the UEFA Nations League final. Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has revealed to the press that he has watched that game back, but expects it to be a different game:
“It’s a knockout game and we have to play in the best way to get victory and that’s what we’re going to do and not let the opponent control the game,” said De la Fuente.
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Portugal Predicted Lineup
Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes, J Neves, Vitinha, Neto, Fernandes, Leao, Ronaldo
Featured Image Credit:
REUTERS/Mike Segar
