Portugal vs Spain Kick-off in Nepal Time, World Cup Round of 16 Match Team News, Prediction

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ knockout stage delivers one of the tournament’s biggest fixtures as Iberian rivals Portugal and Spain meet in the Round of 16. Featuring veteran superstar Cristiano Ronaldo against teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, the winner will secure a place in the quarter-finals while the loser heads home.

Match Details

This blockbuster Round of 16 clash will be played at AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium) in Arlington, Texas, with both European giants battling for a place in the last eight.

Tournament Stage: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (Nepal Time)

Time: 12:45 AM (Nepal Standard Time)

Venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas, USA

Kick-off Time Across South Asia

The Portugal vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match kicks off at different times across South Asia:

• Nepal Time (NPT): 12:45 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• India Time (IST): 12:30 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Bangladesh Time (BST): 1:00 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Bhutan Time (BTT): 12:45 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Lanka Time (SLST): 12:30 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Pakistan Time (PKT): 12:00 AM (Midnight), Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Afghanistan Time (AFT): 11:30 PM, Monday, July 6, 2026
• Maldives Time (MVT): 11:30 PM, Monday, July 6, 2026

Team News

Portugal: Portugal booked their place in the Round of 16 after edging Croatia in a dramatic knockout encounter. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead the attack and could be playing one of the final World Cup matches of his legendary career. Roberto Martínez has a fully fit squad available, with Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Rafael Leão and Nuno Mendes expected to start.

Spain: Spain arrive in Dallas in outstanding form after a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria. Luis de la Fuente’s side has impressed with its possession-based football and defensive solidity. However, Yeremi Pino, Nico Williams and Víctor Muñoz remain fitness concerns ahead of the match, while Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Mikel Oyarzabal are expected to play key roles.

Stats & Form

• Portugal: Advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating Croatia.
• Spain: Reached the Round of 16 with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria and have yet to concede a goal in the tournament.

Prediction

Spain enter the match with stronger recent form and one of the tournament’s best defensive records, while Portugal possess the experience and match-winning quality of Cristiano Ronaldo alongside a talented midfield. Expect a tightly contested Iberian derby that could be decided by fine margins.

Predicted Score: Spain 2-1 Portugal.

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