The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 continues with one of the tournament’s biggest clashes as Portugal take on Spain in an all-European knockout encounter. Football fans can also look forward to USA vs Belgium, with both winners securing a place in the quarter-finals.
For viewers in India, ZEE5 offers LIVE streaming with Malayalam Commentary, alongside English, Hindi, and Bangla coverage.
| 🏆 Match | 🕒 IST | 🏟️ Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portugal vs 🇪🇸 Spain | 12:30 AM | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) |
| 🇺🇸 USA vs 🇧🇪 Belgium | 04:30 AM | Seattle Stadium |
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Portugal and Spain renew one of international football’s greatest rivalries in a high-stakes Round of 16 clash.
Although neighbouring nations have met countless times, this will be only their third FIFA World Cup meeting.
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2010 Round of 16 | Spain 1-0 Portugal |
| 2018 Group Stage | Portugal 3-3 Spain |
The rivalry added another memorable chapter last year when Portugal defeated Spain in the UEFA Nations League Final after a dramatic penalty shootout.
At 41 years of age, Cristiano Ronaldo could be playing the final FIFA World Cup match of his legendary career.
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Goals | ⚽ 3 |
| World Cups Scored In | 🏆 6 (Historic Record) |
| Knockout Goals | 1 |
| Portugal Goals vs Uzbekistan | 2 |
His penalty against Croatia helped Portugal reach the Round of 16 while also becoming the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups.
Spain enter the knockout match with arguably the strongest defence in the tournament.
| Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 0 |
Their latest performance was a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria, extending their perfect defensive record.
Portugal, meanwhile, have also scored eight goals, although they have conceded twice during the tournament.
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 🇪🇸 Spain |
|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Lamine Yamal |
| Bruno Fernandes | Mikel Oyarzabal |
| Nuno Mendes | Pedri |
| Category | Portugal | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | ⚽ 8 | ⚽ 8 |
| Goals Conceded | 2 | 0 |
| Last Match | Defeated Croatia 2-1 | Defeated Austria 3-0 |
| Round of 16 Qualification | Last 32 Winner | Last 32 Winner |
Spain arrive as reigning European champions and among the favourites to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Portugal are aiming to improve on their 2022 campaign, where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals. With Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack once again, Portugal will hope to overcome Spain’s unbeaten defence.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already produced a historic number of goals.
Co-hosts USA face Belgium in Seattle with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
The United States are chasing their first FIFA World Cup quarter-final appearance since 2002, while Belgium’s experienced squad hopes to keep its World Cup dream alive.
Football fans in India can enjoy every knockout match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 exclusively on ZEE5, featuring commentary in:
| 📝 Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Headline Match | Portugal vs Spain |
| Date | Tuesday, 07 July 2026 |
| Kick-off (IST) | 12:30 AM |
| Venue | Dallas Stadium |
| Live Streaming | ZEE5 |
| Malayalam Commentary | ✅ Available |
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE and exclusively on ZEE5 with Malayalam, Hindi, English, and Bangla commentary.
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