Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for Portugal's Round of 16 match against Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to face Spain in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Portugal advanced after a victory over Croatia, where Ronaldo scored a penalty to equalize. The match is scheduled for July 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ronaldo has a notable history against Spain, having scored four goals in ten previous encounters.
- •Portugal defeated Croatia in the Round of 32.
- •Ronaldo scored a penalty equalizer in that match.
- •The Round of 16 match is on July 6, 2026.
- •Ronaldo has scored four goals against Spain in his career.
- •Last meeting ended in Portugal's victory via penalty shootout in UEFA Nations League final.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo history vs. Spain: How Portugal superstar has performed in past meetings with Round of 16 opponent
"Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in Portugal's hard-fought victory over Croatia in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, setting up a Round of 16 clash with border rivals Spain.
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