where was portugal vs spain game
The Portugal vs Spain game you’re asking about was played in Arlington, Texas, USA , at AT &T Stadium (temporarily named Dallas Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup).
Which match was this?
This was the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain, played on Monday, 6 July 2026.
- Result: Spain 1–0 Portugal
- Late winner: Mikel Merino (injury time)
- Context: It was Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup game, and it ended in defeat for Portugal.
Exact location details
Item| Details
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City| Arlington, Texas, USA
Stadium| AT&T Stadium (renamed “Dallas Stadium” for the World Cup)
Capacity| Around 85,000 spectators
Kick-off time| 3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. local Dallas time) on 6 July 2026
Tournament stage| 2026 FIFA World Cup – Round of 16
Sources confirm that both “Portugal vs Spain” and “Spain vs Portugal” at this stage refer to the same fixture at Dallas Stadium in Arlington.
Why this game is notable
Portugal–Spain is one of the biggest European football rivalries, and this match was especially high-profile because:
- It was a knockout World Cup game between two European champions.
- It marked Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup appearance.
- Spain had recently lost to Portugal in the 2025 Nations League (5–3 on penalties in Munich), making this a chance to “respond” in a World Cup setting.
Broadcast context (for context, not location)
- In the U.S. : Fox
- In the UK : BBC One
- Kick-off: 3 p.m. ET = 8 p.m. BST (UK/Portugal) and 9 p.m. in Spain.
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