Portugal meet Spain in a blockbuster World Cup round of 16 clash on Monday evening. The Iberian derby takes place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with kick-off at 8pm UK time (2pm local).
TV and Streaming Details
UK viewers can watch the match live and free-to-air on BBC One. Pre-match coverage begins at 7.30pm. The game is also available to stream via BBC iPlayer on smartphones, tablets, and computers, as well as on the BBC Sport website.
In the United States, the match will be broadcast on Fox and can be streamed through the Fox Sports app.
For radio listeners, BBC Radio 5 Live will provide live audio commentary, accessible via the BBC Sounds app.
Team News and Selection Headaches
Portugal have no fresh injury concerns after their stoppage-time win over Croatia in the round of 32. Manager Roberto Martinez must decide whether to start Cristiano Ronaldo or opt for a younger attack. Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout goal in that victory.
Spain also have a fully fit squad. Luis de la Fuente's main dilemma is in attack, with several young talents available after Spain swept Austria aside 3-0.
Head-to-Head and Recent History
These nations are fierce rivals. They played a thrilling 2-2 draw in the UEFA Nations League final in June 2025, with Portugal winning 5-3 on penalties. Spain will seek revenge on the biggest stage.
