Portugal vs Spain Result: Portugal 0–1 Spain — Round of 8 — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: Portugal 0–1 Spain at AT&T Stadium, Arlington on July 6, 2026 — Round of 8, Match 93. Scorers: Spain: Mikel Merino (90+1').
Update your bracket → Free World Cup 2026 simulator — simulate Spain vs Belgium and the rest of the knockout bracket
Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Portugal 0–1 Spain |
| Stage | Round of 8 |
| Match | #93 (Round of 8) |
| Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 16:00 |
| Venue | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Stage | Round of 8 — Match #93 |
| Goal scorers | Spain: Mikel Merino 90+1' |
Goal Scorers
No goals
- 90+1'Mikel Merino
Match Summary
Spain beat Portugal 1-0 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to settle a tight Iberian derby and send La Roja through to the quarter-finals.
Player of the match: Mikel Merino.
Key Moments
- Portugal and Spain cancelled each other out through a cagey first half in Arlington.
- Both sides created half-chances but neither could break the deadlock in regulation.
- Mikel Merino struck in the 90+1st minute to give Spain a dramatic late winner.
- Spain held on to eliminate Portugal and advance in the Round of 8.
Bracket Impact
Spain advance to the quarter-finals and will face Belgium in Match #98 on 10 July at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. Portugal are eliminated.
See the World Cup 2026 calendar and bracket guide.
What This Means for Portugal & Spain
Spain advance; Portugal are eliminated.
Run the 2026 simulator to see how this result changes knockout probabilities for both nations.
What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Portugal | Eliminated |
| Spain | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
Browse all 104 World Cup 2026 fixtures and how to watch in your country.
Related Guides
- World Cup 2026 results hub
- World Cup 2026 bracket
- Full calendar
- Free 2026 simulator
- All July 6, 2026 results
- Previous round hub
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Portugal vs Spain score at World Cup 2026?
Portugal 0–1 Spain — played at AT&T Stadium, Arlington on July 6, 2026 (Round of 8, Match #93).
Who won Portugal vs Spain World Cup 2026?
Spain won 1–0.
Where was Portugal vs Spain played?
AT&T Stadium, Arlington — kickoff 16:00 local time.
What stage is Portugal vs Spain?
Round of 8 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #93.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
Spain advance to the quarter-finals and will face Belgium in Match #98 on 10 July at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. Portugal are eliminated.
Who scored in Portugal vs Spain?
Spain: Mikel Merino 90+1'.