when do portugal and spain play

July 7, 2026

I'll check current match schedules and reliable reports to confirm the date, kickoff time, and broadcast details.Portugal and Spain play in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on July 6, 2026 — kickoff is 3:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. BST (19:00 UTC / 2:00 p.m. local time at venue in Arlington/Dallas) at AT&T Stadium (Dallas).

Match details

Date and kickoff: July 6, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (19:00 UTC).

Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington (listed as Dallas Stadium by FIFA).

Tournament stage: FIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 16.

Viewing and time-zone notes

U.K. viewers: 8:00 p.m. BST on July 6, 2026.

India viewers: 12:30 p.m. IST on July 7, 2026.

Australia (AEST): early morning July 7 (around 5:00 a.m.).

U.S. local time at the venue: 2:00 p.m. (Central Time).

Context and talking points

This is an Iberian rivalry heavyweight matchup featuring Portugal (with Cristiano Ronaldo among its headlines) and a highly rated Spain side; major outlets preview it as a standout Round of 16 tie.

Broadcast windows include major national broadcasters (Fox Sports in the U.S., BBC One in the U.K., Zee5 in India, SBS in Australia) and live coverage/updates on ESPN and other sports sites.

Quick checklist before kickoff

Verify local kickoff in your time zone (converting from ET / UTC) — the match is 19:00 UTC.

Check your local broadcaster or streaming service (Fox/BBC/Zee5/SBS/ESPN) for exact channel/stream details.

Bottom note
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