Rafael Nogueira
Portugal and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 knockout fixture on 6 July 2026, renewing one of international football’s most evenly contested Iberian rivalries. FIFA rank Spain 3rd in the world heading into this tie, with Portugal close behind at 7th, underlining just how finely balanced this head-to-head matchup promises to be.
Head-to-Head Record
Portugal and Spain have met 11 times in the recorded head-to-head, producing a remarkably level contest: Portugal have won 2, Spain have won 3, and 6 of those meetings have ended in a draw. Goals have been shared equally too — both sides have scored 11 across the 11 meetings, giving an average of exactly 2.0 goals per game. The frequency of draws and the identical goals tally speak to how closely matched these neighbours have historically been.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2025 | Portugal vs Spain | 2-2 | 2024-2025 |
| 27 Sep 2022 | Portugal vs Spain | 0-1 | 2022-2023 |
| 02 Jun 2022 | Spain vs Portugal | 1-1 | 2022-2023 |
| 04 Jun 2021 | Spain vs Portugal | 0-0 | 2021 |
| 07 Oct 2020 | Portugal vs Spain | 0-0 | 2020 |
| 15 Jun 2018 | Portugal vs Spain | 3-3 | 2018 |
Portugal: Recent Form
Portugal arrive at this fixture in strong, unbeaten form — four wins and two draws from their last six outings (W-D-W-D-W-W, reading most recent first). They have scored 12 goals and conceded just 4 across those six matches, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.67 conceded per match. Their points-per-game rate of 2.33 reflects consistent results, and they have kept 2 clean sheets while failing to score in one match. The 5-0 dismantling of Uzbekistan was their standout attacking display, though the goalless draw with Colombia showed they can be contained.
- 02 Jul 2026 vs Croatia (H) — 2-1 W
- 27 Jun 2026 vs Colombia (A) — 0-0 D
- 23 Jun 2026 vs Uzbekistan (H) — 5-0 W
- 17 Jun 2026 vs DR Congo (H) — 1-1 D
Spain: Recent Form
Spain enter this World Cup 2026 last-eight tie with an equally unbeaten six-match run — four wins and two draws (W-W-W-D-W-D) — but their defensive record stands out as the sharper of the two sides. La Roja have conceded only 2 goals in six matches, an average of just 0.33 per game, and have kept an impressive 4 clean sheets. They have matched Portugal’s scoring output with 12 goals at an average of 2.0 per match, and their points-per-game of 2.33 is identical to Portugal’s. The 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia and a 3-0 win against Austria most recently demonstrate their attacking efficiency when given space.
- 02 Jul 2026 vs Austria (H) — 3-0 W
- 27 Jun 2026 vs Uruguay (A) — 1-0 W
- 21 Jun 2026 vs Saudi Arabia (H) — 4-0 W
- 15 Jun 2026 vs Cabo Verde (H) — 0-0 D
Form and Record at a Glance
- H2H record (11 meetings): Portugal 2 wins, Spain 3 wins, 6 draws — goals level at 11 apiece.
- Most recent meeting: Portugal 2-2 Spain (8 June 2025) — the fourth draw in the last six head-to-head encounters.
- Portugal last six: W4 D2 L0 — 12 goals scored, 4 conceded, 2.33 ppg.
- Spain last six: W4 D2 L0 — 12 goals scored, 2 conceded, 2.33 ppg.
- Clean sheets: Spain have kept 4 in their last six; Portugal have kept 2 in the same span.
- Average goals in H2H: 2.0 per meeting across 11 encounters, with both sides scoring exactly 11 goals in total.
How Portugal and Spain Compare
On current form, Portugal and Spain are almost perfectly mirrored in attacking output — both averaging 2.0 goals per match over their last six and earning an identical 2.33 points per game. Where Spain hold a clear edge is defensively: they have conceded just 2 goals in six matches compared to Portugal’s 4, and their four clean sheets to Portugal’s two underline a greater solidity at the back. The head-to-head history adds another layer of intrigue — six of the 11 previous meetings have ended level, and the last time these sides met, in June 2025, they shared a 2-2 draw, suggesting neither side finds it straightforward to put the other away.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between Portugal and Spain?
Across 11 recorded meetings, Portugal have won 2, Spain have won 3, and 6 matches have ended in a draw. Both sides have scored exactly 11 goals in this fixture, with an average of 2.0 goals per game.
When did Portugal and Spain last play each other?
The most recent meeting was on 8 June 2025, when Portugal and Spain drew 2-2 in a 2024-2025 season fixture — continuing a pattern that has seen four of the last six head-to-head encounters finish level.
What is Portugal’s form going into the World Cup 2026 match?
Portugal are unbeaten in their last six matches, recording four wins and two draws with 12 goals scored and 4 conceded, earning 2.33 points per game across that run.
What is Spain’s form going into the World Cup 2026 match?
Spain are also unbeaten across their last six outings — four wins and two draws — with 12 goals scored and only 2 conceded, keeping four clean sheets and averaging 2.33 points per game.