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Portugal faces Spain in historic Iberian Derby in Dallas

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Portugal faces Spain in historic Iberian Derby in Dallas

Summary

Portugal and Spain meet in the Iberian Derby today at 20:00 BST in Dallas. Both teams are coming off strong performances in the World Cup; Portugal achieved a mixed bag with a victory over Croatia, while Spain won their recent matches against Uruguay and Austria. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored three times so far in the tournament and Portugal's squad depth will be tested against a Spanish team looking to overturn a slow start earlier in the group stage. This historic rivalry has seen Spain win 17 of the previous 41 encounters, with Portugal winning only six. Kick-off is live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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By the Numbers

•Kick-off time is 20:00 BST in Dallas.
•Cristiano Ronaldo has scored three goals in the tournament.
•Portugal advanced to the round of 16 after a series of mixed results.
•Spain has improved their form with recent victories.
•The two teams have a long history in international competitions.

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4:55 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: Two giants collide as Portugal and Spain face off in The Iberian Derby in Dallas

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal can go one step closer to World Cup glory as they face one of the tournament favourites in Spain, who have been slowly growing into the tournament after a shaky group st...
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