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Portugal vs Spain Tickets | World Cup Round of 16
Portugal take on Spain in the Round of 16 at Dallas Stadium on 6 July, with kick-off at 8 pm BST. The Iberian neighbours and long-time rivals meet in a blockbuster last-16 tie, with a place in the quarter-finals — and Iberian bragging rights — on the line. Spain arrive as reigning European champions and one of the favourites, while Portugal, driven by Cristiano Ronaldo on his final World Cup, will fancy their chances of a famous win.
Both came through their Round of 32 ties in style: Portugal edged Croatia 2–1 with a dramatic stoppage-time winner, while Spain cruised past Austria 3–0. It sets up one of the ties of the round, played at the vast, air-conditioned Dallas Stadium — better known as AT&T Stadium — where two of Europe's finest sides will go head to head.
How to Buy Tickets for Portugal vs Spain
Demand for World Cup fixtures will be high, and tickets are expected to move quickly once allocations open. In fact, our customer service team regularly hear from fans who want to know: How can I book World Cup tickets? And it can be tricky. Let's walk you through all the steps so you can start thinking about booking your flights across the Atlantic. And if your team goes all the way, you could be there for the World Cup final.
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- The tickets are now yours!
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Portugal vs Spain Preview & Predictions
Spain arrive as one of the clear favourites for the title. Reigning European champions, Luis de la Fuente's side play mesmerising, possession-based football and eased past Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32. With teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, midfield maestro Pedri and captain Rodri pulling the strings, they have the quality and control to trouble anyone left in the tournament.
Portugal are no less dangerous. Roberto Martínez's side came through a dramatic tie with Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his first-ever World Cup knockout goal from the penalty spot before Gonçalo Ramos struck a stoppage-time winner. With Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leão and Vitinha alongside the evergreen Ronaldo, they have the firepower to hurt any defence.
It is a mouth-watering clash between two heavyweights who know each other well. Spain will start as slight favourites on the strength of their form and control, but this is a fierce Iberian rivalry, and Portugal have the individual quality — and in Ronaldo the big-game pedigree — to turn it into a classic. Little is likely to separate them.
Key Players to Watch
Spain's brightest star is teenage phenomenon Lamine Yamal, whose dribbling and creativity light up every game, while Pedri controls the tempo in midfield alongside captain Rodri. Mikel Oyarzabal, who scored twice against Austria, leads the line, Nico Williams offers pace out wide, and the whole side is built on the slick, patient passing that won them the European title.
Portugal look to the talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo, still a threat at 41 and chasing glory on his final World Cup, though much of their creativity flows through Bruno Fernandes. Rafael Leão brings electric pace, Vitinha and Bernardo Silva pull the strings in midfield, and Gonçalo Ramos offers a further goal threat after his dramatic winner against Croatia.
Dallas Stadium – Match Venue
Dallas Stadium, officially AT&T Stadium, will host this Round of 16 tie on 6 July. Home to the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, it holds around 80,000 and is one of the most spectacular venues in world sport, famous for its huge retractable roof and enormous video board. Crucially for a July fixture in Texas, it is air-conditioned, sparing players and fans the worst of the summer heat. It is staging several matches at this tournament, including a semi-final.
With its vast capacity and world-class facilities, the stadium is built for occasions like this. A huge, colourful crowd is guaranteed for such a high-profile Iberian derby, with Spanish and Portuguese fans sure to create a spectacular atmosphere for one of the standout ties of the round.
How to Get to Dallas Stadium for This Match
Dallas Stadium sits in Arlington, midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. The area is heavily car-oriented, so driving, taxis and ride-shares are the most common ways to reach the ground, with extensive parking around the stadium, and special event shuttle services often run from Dallas and Fort Worth on matchdays. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is around 20 km to the north.
With limited public transport directly to the stadium, it's worth planning your journey carefully, considering a shuttle or ride-share, and allowing extra time for traffic and parking on event days. As ever, leave time for matchday security checks and plan your return before kick-off.
Dallas Fan Guide for Match Day
The Dallas-Fort Worth area offers plenty to enjoy on match day, from the museums and dining of downtown Dallas and the historic Fort Worth Stockyards to the bars and restaurants of Arlington around the stadium. It's a region that loves its sport, with a warm welcome and a huge amount to see and do before kick-off.
Expect a vibrant, colourful atmosphere, with passionate Spanish and Portuguese supporters turning this Iberian derby into a real occasion. With the comfort of an air-conditioned stadium and plenty to explore across the metroplex, it's well worth arriving early and making a day of it.
Road to the Round of 16: Portugal & Spain
Both teams reached the last 16 in contrasting fashion. Spain were imperious in seeing off Austria 3–0, Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice, to underline their status as one of the tournament favourites and continue a smooth run through the knockouts.
Portugal had to work harder. Trailing Croatia to an Ivan Perišić goal, they responded through a Ronaldo penalty before Gonçalo Ramos snatched a stoppage-time winner, with Croatia denied a late equaliser by a VAR offside call, to set up this heavyweight clash.
It is a genuine blockbuster. Spain have the form, the control and the European title behind them to start as slight favourites, but Portugal have the quality, the belief and Ronaldo's enduring big-game magic — and in a fixture as fierce as this Iberian derby, anything can happen.
