Portugal vs Spain: World Cup 1/8 Final Preview

Match Context

Portugal face Spain in the World Cup 1/8 final on 6 July 2026, with kickoff at 19:00 UTC. The venue is yet to be confirmed. Portugal arrive from Group K, where they finished 2nd with 5 points, a goal difference of +5 (6 scored, 1 conceded) and an unbeaten record (1 win, 2 draws). Spain topped Group H with 7 points, also with a +5 goal difference (5 scored, 0 conceded), winning two and drawing one.

Portugal & Spain Availability

There are currently no listed injuries or suspensions for either Portugal or Spain, and no players are flagged as questionable. With no missing players reported, both managers appear to have full squads available for selection.

Cristiano Ronaldo (not injured) is available for Portugal, bringing 3 goals from 4 appearances and remaining their key reference in attack. For Spain, Mikel Oyarzabal (also not injured) is available and in prolific form with 4 goals and 1 assist in 4 matches.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees, neither side suffers a reduction in attacking output on paper. Portugal retain their full complement around Cristiano Ronaldo, while Spain can continue to build their forward play around Mikel Oyarzabal and a fully stocked creative midfield. Both teams therefore enter this knockout tie at close to maximum offensive potential.