Spain v Portugal LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal start in blockbuster World Cup last 16 clash

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·6 July 2026

Spain v Portugal LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal start in blockbuster World Cup last 16 clash

A blockbuster World Cup knockout game sees Portugal take on Spain tonight, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of lifting this elusive trophy reaches a critical juncture.

Ronaldo’s game time at this tournament has been a huge talking point, with the 41-year-old appearing to hamper Portugal at times, but he has scored three goals – including a crucial penalty in a dramatic last-32 win over Croatia.

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That 2-1 victory has brought Roberto Martinez’s side into the last 16, where Spain await, having seen off Austria 3-0 with a clinical performance in the last round.

That result only enhanced feelings that Spain, the European champions, are one of the absolute favourites to go all the way in North America, but Portugal will surely put up a hell of a fight in Dallas, Texas.