World Cup 2026: the official line-ups of Portugal – Spain
The Iberian clash of the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup promises a high-level show. This Monday, Portugal and Spain meet at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas with their best available players. The official lineups for both teams have been announced.
SUMMARY
The most anticipated match of the round of 16 sees Portugal face Spain this Monday in Dallas. The two neighbors of the Iberian Peninsula are competing for a place in the quarter-finals in a duel that promises to be particularly uncertain. Good news for both managers: no major absences have been reported. The squads are complete, and Roberto Martínez and his Spanish counterpart have been able to field their first-choice teams for this decisive encounter.
On the Portuguese side, Cristiano Ronaldo is indeed present at the forefront of the attack and will wear the captain’s armband. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will be supported offensively by João Félix, Pedro Neto, and Bruno Fernandes, while Vitinha and João Neves will ensure balance in midfield. On the other side, La Roja relies on its collective led by Rodri, the evening’s captain. Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, and Álex Baena will support Mikel Oyarzabal, who will be alone at the forefront.
The Official Lineups
Portugal: Diogo Costa – João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes – João Neves, Vitinha – Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix – Cristiano Ronaldo (cap.).
Spain: Unai Simón – Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella – Rodri (cap.), Pedri – Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena – Mikel Oyarzabal.
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