Portugal vs Spain - All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash
Portugal will meet Spain on July 7 IST.
Portugal and Spain are set to renew one of international football’s biggest rivalries in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
Portugal progressed to the knockout rounds after finishing second in Group K behind Colombia, while Spain topped Group H with seven points from their three matches.
The Iberian neighbours have shared several memorable encounters over the years across FIFA World Cups, UEFA European Championships, UEFA Nations League fixtures and international friendlies, with very little separating the two nations historically.
Portugal vs Spain head-to-head record
Portugal and Spain have faced each other 41 times in senior men’s international football.
Spain hold the superior record with 18 victories, while Portugal have won six matches. The remaining 17 encounters have ended in draws.
- Matches played: 41
- Portugal wins: 6
- Spain wins: 18
- Draws: 17
- Goals scored by Portugal: 46
- Goals scored by Spain: 77
Portugal vs Spain: What happened the last time these two sides met?
The most recent meeting between the two nations came in the UEFA Nations League final on June 9, 2025.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw after extra time before Portugal secured victory in the penalty shootout to lift the UEFA Nations League trophy.
Portugal vs Spain: Previous meetings
- 9 June 2025: Portugal 2-2 Spain (Portugal won on penalties, UEFA Nations League Final.
- 27 September 2022: Portugal 0-1 Spain (UEFA Nations League)
- 2 June 2022: Spain 1-1 Portugal (UEFA Nations League)
- 4 June 2021: Spain 0-0 Portugal (International Friendly)
- 7 October 2020: Portugal 0-0 Spain (International Friendly)
- 15 June 2018: Portugal 3-3 Spain (FIFA World Cup)
- 27 June 2012: Portugal 0-0 Spain (Spain won on penalties, UEFA Euro semi-final)
- 17 November 2010: Portugal 4-0 Spain (International Friendly)
- 29 June 2010: Spain 1-0 Portugal (FIFA World Cup)
- 20 June 2004: Spain 0-1 Portugal (UEFA European Championship)
- 6 September 2003: Portugal 0-3 Spain (International Friendly)
What is at stake in the Portugal vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash?
The winner of the match will progress to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India?
Zee5 is the official broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India.
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