CR7 x Yamal: Portugal and Spain compete for a place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup

Portugal and Spain face each other this Monday (6), at 4pm (Brasília time), in a European classic decisive for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The duel will be at the AT&T Stadium, in Dallas, in the United States, and will define a place in the quarter-finals.

The Portuguese team comes from an exciting 2-1 victory over Croatia in the round of 32. The Spanish team, in turn, beat Austria 3-0.

The winner of the clash between Portugal and Spain will face the United States and Belgium in the quarter-finals, who play on the same day, at 9pm (Brasília time). The quarterfinal match is scheduled for Friday (10), at 4pm (Brasília time), at SoFi Stadium, in Los Angeles (USA).

The main doubt in the Portuguese team is whether to keep Rafael Leão in the attack or the return of João Félix.

Cristiano Ronaldo should continue as a starter in the offensive reference, supported by Pedro Neto and also by the strong midfield made up of Vitinha, João Neves and Bruno Fernandes.

On the Spanish side, Pedro Porro won the position of midfielder Llorente, who started the World Cup improvised on the right flank. The tendency is for the sector's original athlete to remain the chosen one.

Probable lineups
Portugal: Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga and Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, João Neves and Bruno Fernandes; Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Leão (João Félix). Coach: Roberto Martínez.

Spain: Unai Simón; Pedro Porro (Llorente), Pau Cubarsí, Laporte and Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Baena and Oyarzabal. Coach: Luis de la Fuente.

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