Portugal vs Spain

World Cup · Round of 16

Kickwise AI before kickoff: Spain (50%)Final 0-1Correct

PortugalPortugal
0-1
SpainSpain
World Cup · Round of 16
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Match summary

Half time0-0
Full time0-1

Spain beat Portugal 1-0. It was goalless at half time.

Match timeline
Portugal
Spain
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 0-1M. Merino90′

M. Merino opened the scoring for Spain, set up by F. Torres (90′).

Cards and VAR

Yellow cards: Portugal 2, Spain 1.

In numbers

PortugalSpain
45%Possession55%
10Shots15
2Shots on target6
3Corners7
0.63Expected goals (xG)1.69

Spain had 55% of the ball. Shots: Portugal 10 (2 on target), Spain 15 (6). Expected goals (xG): Portugal 0.63, Spain 1.69. Top rated: Mikel Merino (Spain), 7.6.

Kickwise AI before kickoff

Portugal
23%
Draw before penalties
27%
Spain
50%

The AI's pick: Spain (medium confidence). Final 0-1. Correct

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Match facts

Competition
World Cup · Round of 16
Kickoff
Referee
Anthony Taylor, England
Goals
Spain: M. Merino 90′

Questions and answers

Who won Portugal vs Spain?

Spain beat Portugal 1-0. M. Merino scored the only goal in the 90th minute.

Who scored in Portugal vs Spain?

Spain: M. Merino 90′.

Did the AI predict Portugal vs Spain correctly?

Before kickoff the Kickwise AI gave Portugal 23%, the draw 27% and Spain 50%, and picked Spain. The final score was 0-1, so the pick was right.

What were the key stats of Portugal vs Spain?

Spain had 55% of the ball. Shots: Portugal 10 (2 on target), Spain 15 (6). Expected goals (xG): Portugal 0.63, Spain 1.69. Corners: Portugal 3, Spain 7.

Who was the best player in Portugal vs Spain?

Top rated: Mikel Merino (Spain), 7.6. He scored 1 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Portugal vs Spain?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Portugal vs Spain played?

Portugal vs Spain was played on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Round of 16.

Who started for Portugal and Spain?

Portugal (4-2-3-1, coach Roberto Martinez): D. Costa, J. Cancelo, R. Dias, R. Veiga, N. Mendes, Vitinha, J. Neves, P. Neto, B. Fernandes, Joao Felix, C. Ronaldo. Spain (4-2-3-1, coach Luis de la Fuente): U. Simon, P. Porro, P. Cubarsi, A. Laporte, M. Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, D. Olmo, A. Baena, M. Oyarzabal.

Who refereed Portugal vs Spain?

Anthony Taylor, England was the referee.