1/8 ·
Portugal
4-2-3-1
Roberto Martinez
HT: 0-0
Spain
4-2-3-1
Luis de la Fuente
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Portugal
4-2-3-1 · Roberto Martinez
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Spain
4-2-3-1 · Luis de la Fuente
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The Away side held its nerve after a goalless first half, then found the decisive moment through Mikel Merino, while Spain were left to chase the game without a reply. For readers in Bangladesh, the late finish at Tuesday 07 July, 01:00 +06 gave this one the feel of a major night-time occasion, with T Sports and GTV among the watch options.
The scoreline tells the story of a match that stayed balanced for long stretches. At 0-0 at half-time, both teams kept their 4-2-3-1 structures intact, with Roberto Martinez and Luis de la Fuente each asking for control without losing shape. Portugal, listed as the Home side, were the only team to turn pressure into a finish, and that came with the clock already at 90'. Spain had the same tactical base, but the final action belonged to the Away side in Arlington.
The decisive action arrived in the closing minute, when the only goal went to the Away side at 90'. Mikel Merino was named player of the match, and that fits a night where one moment was enough to settle a final-stage knockout tie. The discipline around the goal also stands out: Portugal collected yellow cards at 89' and 90', while Spain also went into the book at 90'. With 70,649 in attendance at AT&T Stadium, the atmosphere matched the scale of the occasion.
The final score also shows how fine the margins were in Arlington, where one goal decided the balance after 90 minutes. For Bangladesh supporters, the result arrived at a convenient local time and through familiar watch options, which kept the match firmly in the conversation at home as well as in the stadium.
Spain will have to process a defeat that stayed level until 90', while Portugal can move on with the confidence that comes from winning a knockout tie by the smallest possible margin. The Away side's late goal, the 70,649 crowd at AT&T Stadium, and the player-of-the-match recognition for Mikel Merino together define a night that was settled by one decisive action rather than a long stretch of dominance.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
The World Cup Final Stage reaches the 1/8 with Portugal/Croatia and Spain/Austria meeting at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, and Bangladesh fans will have a late-night viewing slot at Tuesday 07 July, 01:00 +06. With the tournament now at knockout pace, every detail around this fixture carries extra weight, and the timing in Asia/Dhaka gives supporters in Bangladesh a clear point of focus for the night. The contest is set in a setting built for major occasions, and that alone adds edge before a ball is kicked.
Portugal/Croatia arrive with the kind of name value that usually turns knockout nights into tense, narrow affairs, while Spain/Austria will also step into a match where one mistake can define the whole path forward. In a 1/8 tie, the opening phase often matters as much as the finish, because control early can shape the whole rhythm of the game. For readers in Bangladesh, that means the first moments after 01:00 +06 could be as important as any late push, especially with the stakes so clearly tied to survival in the competition.
The venue adds another layer. AT&T Stadium in Arlington is a big stage for a match that cannot be replayed, and the setting fits the sense of finality that comes with the World Cup Final Stage. In this kind of fixture, both teams usually have to balance ambition with caution, because a knockout round rewards the side that stays organised while still finding enough threat to force the issue. That balance should matter here, especially with the route to the next round hanging on one result.
How the night may be decided will likely come down to which side handles the pressure of the 1/8 better after kickoff at Tuesday 07 July, 01:00 +06. Bangladesh supporters following on T Sports or GTV will be looking for a contest that stays tense rather than open, because knockout football at this level often turns on discipline, concentration, and the ability to take the decisive moment when it arrives. Portugal/Croatia and Spain/Austria both enter with the same immediate objective: move one step deeper into the World Cup Final Stage.
For Bangladesh, this is the sort of knockout fixture that rewards staying with every phase of the match, because the 1/8 line leaves no margin for recovery once the tempo rises. AT&T Stadium, the late kickoff, and the World Cup Final Stage together create a setting where control, nerve, and timing should define the outcome. Portugal/Croatia and Spain/Austria will both feel that pressure from the first whistle, and the winner will move on with the momentum that only knockout football can provide.
Whatever the rhythm, the next step belongs to the side that can turn the 1/8 into a clean passage at AT&T Stadium.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Portugal: 44%, Spain: 56%.
A chance presents itself to Joao Neves from Portugal but his header goes wide
The cross by Bruno Fernandes from Portugal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Yellow card for Ferran Torres
Ferran Torres is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Ferran Torres commits a rough foul on Chico Conceicao
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Portugal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Spain
Mikel Oyarzabal is leaving the field to be replaced by Borja Iglesias in a tactical substitution.
Bernardo Silva directs a header agonizingly wide of the post. So nearly a goal!
The cross by Chico Conceicao from Portugal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Portugal: 44%, Spain: 56%.
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rodri from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
After a tactical foul, Renato Veiga sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Renato Veiga from Portugal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lamine Yamal
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Porro wins an air challenge against Rafael Leao
Diogo Dalot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mikel Merino managed to score from an easy position.
Rodri made the key pass for the goal!
Ferran Torres provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mikel Merino scores with the left foot!
Ferran Torres creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Portugal trips Mikel Merino
Ball possession: Portugal: 42%, Spain: 58%.
Renato Veiga wins an air challenge against Mikel Oyarzabal
Yellow card for Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Bernardo Silva from Portugal. Mikel Merino on the receiving end of that.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Diogo Costa from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Portugal: 43%, Spain: 57%.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dani Olmo is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino in a tactical substitution.
Pedri is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabian Ruiz in a tactical substitution.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Yamal from Spain trips Nelson Semedo
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Vitinha is leaving the field to be replaced by Bernardo Silva in a tactical substitution.
Pedro Neto is leaving the field to be replaced by Chico Conceicao in a tactical substitution.
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes wins an air challenge against Pau Cubarsi
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rodri hand-balls
Rodri controls the ball with his hand
Renato Veiga from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lamine Yamal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Portugal: 43%, Spain: 57%.
Nelson Semedo from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Diogo Costa from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Diogo Costa from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lamine Yamal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ruben Dias successfully blocks the shot
Dani Olmo from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Dani Olmo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Dani Olmo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Dani Olmo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Portugal
Ferran Torres from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Ferran Torres goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ferran Torres but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ferran Torres finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Spain are trying to create something here.
Pedro Porro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Spain
Bruno Fernandes from Portugal sends an effort wide of target
Bruno Fernandes goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Bruno Fernandes but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Bruno Fernandes finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Rodri successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Vitinha is blocked
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferran Torres in a tactical substitution.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Diogo Dalot from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Portugal: 44%, Spain: 56%.
Nelson Semedo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Diogo Costa from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Lamine Yamal sends a direct free kick on target, but Diogo Costa has it under control
Nelson Semedo from Portugal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lamine Yamal
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Joao Cancelo is leaving the field to be replaced by Diogo Dalot in a tactical substitution.
Joao Felix is leaving the field to be replaced by Rafael Leao in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Portugal: 44%, Spain: 56%.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Pedro Porro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nelson Semedo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Today's attendance is 70649
Joao Cancelo from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena shoots from outside the box, but Diogo Costa has it under control
Alejandro Baena tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Diogo Costa
Renato Veiga wins an air challenge against Mikel Oyarzabal
Ball possession: Portugal: 47%, Spain: 53%.
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Pedri from Spain trips Bruno Fernandes
Joao Neves makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Diogo Costa from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Joao Felix successfully blocks the shot
Lamine Yamal from Spain tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Bruno Fernandes from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Renato Veiga successfully blocks the shot
Pedri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Dani Olmo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Yamal from Spain trips Joao Felix
Renato Veiga wins an air challenge against Mikel Oyarzabal
Ball possession: Portugal: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Joao Felix from Portugal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Portugal are trying to create something here.
Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal is ruled offside
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Portugal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain are in control of the ball.
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Nuno Mendes is injured and is replaced by Nelson Semedo.
Nuno Mendes is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ball possession: Portugal: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Nuno Mendes is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Mikel Oyarzabal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joao Cancelo from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Portugal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Portugal start a counter attack
Marc Cucurella wins an air challenge against Pedro Neto
Lamine Yamal from Spain goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nuno Mendes
Nuno Mendes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Portugal: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Goal kick for Spain
Vitinha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Dani Olmo from Spain trips Cristiano Ronaldo
Renato Veiga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nuno Mendes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Spain
Joao Neves makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Renato Veiga from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Portugal: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Joao Felix from Portugal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Pedro Porro
Portugal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joao Cancelo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pau Cubarsi is penalised for pushing Joao Felix
Reckless challenge there. Ruben Dias commits a rough foul on Dani Olmo
Lamine Yamal from Spain is ruled offside
Spain are trying to create something here.
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Portugal
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Rodri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Joao Neves relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Portugal: 45%, Spain: 55%.
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Joao Felix makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain are trying to create something here.
A player from Portugal takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Porro successfully blocks the shot
CROSSBAR! A shot from Nuno Mendes stings the crossbar!
Nuno Mendes from Portugal takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Portugal: 43%, Spain: 57%.
Reckless challenge there. Pedro Porro commits a rough foul on Joao Felix
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo volleys a shot on target, but Unai Simon is on hand to save it
A chance presents itself to Joao Felix from Portugal but his header goes wide
The cross by Pedro Neto from Portugal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Pedro Neto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Portugal: 46%, Spain: 54%.
The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Yamal from Spain trips Joao Felix
Nuno Mendes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Renato Veiga from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joao Cancelo from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedro Porro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nuno Mendes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Portugal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Aymeric Laporte from Spain trips Cristiano Ronaldo
Oooh... that was a sitter! Dani Olmo should have scored from that position
Goal kick for Portugal
A chance presents itself to Dani Olmo from Spain but his header goes wide
Diogo Costa from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Pedri from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Alejandro Baena from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Nuno Mendes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Portugal: 42%, Spain: 58%.
Pedro Neto hand-balls
Pedro Neto controls the ball with his hand
Renato Veiga relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Portugal are trying to create something here.
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Portugal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Portugal
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Portugal: 42%, Spain: 58%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Pedro Porro from Spain tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Bruno Fernandes from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Joao Cancelo from Portugal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alejandro Baena
Bruno Fernandes from Portugal is ruled offside
Ball possession: Portugal: 39%, Spain: 61%.
The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Baena from Spain trips Pedro Neto
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Portugal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ruben Dias from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ruben Dias from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Diogo Costa makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Alejandro Baena as he directs a shot on target, but Diogo Costa saves it
Good effort by Lamine Yamal as he directs a shot on target, but Diogo Costa saves it
Spain start a counter attack
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Portugal: 44%, Spain: 56%.
Pedro Porro wins an air challenge against Joao Felix
Goal kick for Portugal
Alejandro Baena fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nuno Mendes swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Cristiano Ronaldo as he directs a shot on target, but Unai Simon saves it
Bruno Fernandes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Felix from Portugal trips Pedro Porro
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Portugal: 45%, Spain: 55%.
Pedri successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Pedro Neto is blocked
Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Pedri from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Portugal are trying to create something here.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Mikel Oyarzabal should have scored from that position
Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Mikel Oyarzabal goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Mikel Oyarzabal but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Mikel Oyarzabal finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Dani Olmo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Renato Veiga wins an air challenge against Mikel Oyarzabal
Goal kick for Spain
Joao Cancelo from Portugal sends an effort wide of target
Joao Cancelo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Joao Cancelo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Joao Cancelo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Portugal are in control of the ball.
Marc Cucurella from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Cucurella wins an air challenge against Ruben Dias
A player from Portugal takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Portugal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Portugal: 33%, Spain: 67%.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Joao Neves from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Vitinha from Portugal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mikel Oyarzabal shoots from outside the box, but Diogo Costa has it under control
Mikel Oyarzabal tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Diogo Costa
Mikel Oyarzabal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Portugal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Reckless challenge there. Lamine Yamal commits a rough foul on Joao Neves
Spain are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Spain
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
Spain kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Dallas Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Dallas Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Dallas Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Dallas Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Dallas Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Dallas Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Bangladesh have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Bangladesh broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
The match kicks off at 01:00 +06 on Tuesday 07 July 2026 in Bangladesh.
Local broadcast partners for Bangladesh have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Bangladesh broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for 2K/2L or 1H/2J in the current match data.
The head-to-head summary for 2K/2L vs 1H/2J shows 0 wins for 2K/2L, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 1H/2J across the last 8 meetings.
This is a World Cup Final Stage Round 1 match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Bangladesh as the target market.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,649
Minute
90+7'
Winner
Spain
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