Spain prepares for Round of 16 match against Portugal on July 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Spain faces Portugal in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup on July 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Spain enters after a strong 3-0 victory over Austria, ending a streak of disappointing knockout stage performances since their 2010 title. The team has recorded an 8-7 record in knockout games since the format's inception in 1986, with recent tournament struggles including three consecutive early exits from the Round of 16. The upcoming match will be crucial in determining whether Spain can regain its former knockout stage success.
- •Spain's last knockout stage win was in 2010
- •Upcoming match against Portugal on July 6
- •Spain won 3-0 against Austria in the Round of 32
- •Spain has an 8-7 record in World Cup knockouts since 1986
- •Match to be held at AT&T Stadium in Texas
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Spain record in World Cup knockout games: La Roja hope to stay hot after rocky journey since 2010 title
"When Lamine Yamal and Co. take on Portugal in the Round of 16, they will be aiming to turn around a sordid run of form in the sport's grandest competition.
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