Portugal football team

Portugal football team

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Spain's forward Lamine Yamal, right, will clash in the World Cup last-16 blockbuster match. Photo: Etienne Laurent/AFP

Portugal, Spain rivalry stays tight ahead of World Cup last-16 meeting

The Iberian neighbours will meet in the Fifa World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with Spain holding the historical edge but recent encounters showing a tightly contested rivalry.

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Fifa explains VAR decision behind disallowed Croatia equaliser against Portugal

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v Uzbekistan - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, US - 23 June, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy Taormina

'I'm back': Ronaldo responds to critics with historic brace

Portugal fans display a banner in memory of Diogo Jota ahead of their World Cup qualifying match against Armenia at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia, on 6 September 2025. Photo: Photolure via Reuters

Portugal to honour Jota with special wristbands at World Cup

Ronaldo’s record-breaking night ended in frustration as the draw left Portugal waiting for World Cup qualification. Photo: Collected

Ronaldo breaks new record as Hungary hold Portugal in WC qualifier

Portugal honour Jota by passing his number 21 jersey to close friend Neves

Portugal honour Jota by passing his number 21 jersey to close friend Neves

Soccer-Reaction to death of Liverpool and Portugal player Jota

Soccer-Reaction to death of Liverpool and Portugal player Jota

Germany edge past Italy to join Portugal in Nations League semifinals

Germany edge past Italy to join Portugal in Nations League semifinals

Portugal in a tense moment, says Ronaldo ahead of Denmark clash

Portugal in a tense moment, says Ronaldo ahead of Denmark clash

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Croatia into Nations League quarter-finals with Portugal draw

Ronaldo’s spectacular overhead kick headlines Portugal’s 5-1 rout of Poland

Ronaldo’s spectacular overhead kick headlines Portugal’s 5-1 rout of Poland

'Unique' Ronaldo an example to everyone, says Martinez

'Unique' Ronaldo an example to everyone, says Martinez

Ronaldo scores in Portugal's Nations League win as Spain sink Denmark

Ronaldo scores in Portugal's Nations League win as Spain sink Denmark