FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Portugal v Spain 🇵🇹🇪🇸 | OneFootball

The FIFA World Cup 26™ Round of 16 action has thrown a blockbuster tie as European rivals Portugal and Spain meet at Dallas Stadium.

This is everything you need to know about the fight for a place in the quarter-final.

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Iberian peninsula neighbours Portugal and Spain meet in Texas for what looks to be the standout fixture of the World Cup™ Round of 16 action.

Portugal's path to this point hasn't been without its talking points, their second place finish in the group setting up a Round of 32 tie with Croatia filled with drama.

Cristiano Ronaldo's first ever knockout stage goal from the penalty spot cancelled out Ivan Perišić's opener before Gonçalo Ramos won it in injury-time off the bench, despite a massive late VAR scare when it appeared Croatia had levelled with the final kick.

Spain had a much more comfortable time of it as Mikel Oyarzabal scored either side of a Pedro Porro goal against Austria to secure a comfortable 3-0.

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Ramos' heroics off the bench against Croatia with his superb late headed winner saw him claim the top Attacking Score in the FIFA Power Rankings - powered by Aramco, with an 8.19.

It is unlikely to see him earn a starting spot, although he could still play a big part off the bench again, while Rafael Leão looked to be back to his bright best last time, shining on the left wing to earn a game-high 7.79 Creativity Score.

Rúben Dias also had the top Defending Score (7.37) and he'll undoubtedly be kept even busier and need to keep that level up if they are to keep Oyarabal and co. quiet.

The Real Sociedad star registered the highest Attacking Score with 8.29 thanks to his clinical brace.

There were several other dominant performers too, Lamine Yamal shining with an 8.31 Creativity Score and Pau Cubarsí claiming the highest Defending Score of the contest with 8.38 thanks to another assured performance.

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