Good to know
Win or go home
Knockout football at the World Cup, so it is win or go home for Portugal. Expect the strongest available XI.
Early crowd picks
Portugal's predicted XI3 predictions
Portugal
Early picks · 4-2-3-11
Diogo Costa
100%
20
Cancelo
100%
3
Dias
100%
13
Veiga
67%
25
Mendes
67%
23
Vitinha
100%
8
Fernandes
67%
18
Neto
100%
17
Leão
67%
11
João Félix
67%
7
Cristiano Ronaldo
100%
Spain
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GK
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RB
+
CB
+
CB
+
LB
+
CM
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CM
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CM
+
RW
+
ST
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LW
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Portugal
Early picks · 4-2-3-11
Diogo Costa
100%
20
Cancelo
100%
3
Dias
100%
13
Veiga
67%
25
Mendes
67%
23
Vitinha
100%
8
Fernandes
67%
18
Neto
100%
17
Leão
67%
11
João Félix
67%
7
Cristiano Ronaldo
100%
Ring + % = share of fans picking each player there.Near-lock 90%+Strong 75–89%Split <75%
Portugal
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Spain
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Fan Predictions — 4 lineups created
Portugal
3 predictionsSpain
1 predictionHEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Portugal vs Spain record
1
Portugal wins
4
Draws
3
Spain wins
8 meetings on record
LAST MEETINGS
- 8 Jun 2025Portugal 2–2 SpainUEFA Nations League
- 27 Sept 2022Portugal 0–1 SpainUEFA Nations League
- 2 Jun 2022Spain 1–1 PortugalUEFA Nations League
- 4 Jun 2021Spain 0–0 PortugalFriendlies
- 7 Oct 2020Portugal 0–0 SpainFriendlies
- 15 Jun 2018Portugal 3–3 SpainWorld Cup
- 27 Jun 2012Portugal 0–0 SpainEuro Championship
- 29 Jun 2010Spain 1–0 PortugalWorld Cup
About this match
Portugal vs Spain lineups
Predicted lineups and team news for Portugal vs Spain in the World Cup on 6 Jul 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 7pm UTC kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Portugal vs Spain?
- Our predicted XIs for Portugal and Spain are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Portugal vs Spain announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Portugal vs Spain kick off?
- Portugal vs Spain kicks off at 7pm UTC on 6 Jul 2026.