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
For supporters in Mauritius, the Monday 06 July, 23:00 +04 kickoff fitted a late-night watch, and the closing stages delivered the decisive moment after a cagey first 45.
That final scoreline was the clearest reflection of how tight the match stayed for long spells. Portugal started in a 4-2-3-1 and Spain matched the shape under Luis de la Fuente, which helped keep the game compact between the lines. With both teams set up the same way, space was hard to find and the first half finished 0-0. The winner only arrived in the 90th minute, and the match never drifted far from fine margins at AT&T Stadium. For fans in Mauritius, that meant a long wait before the late breakthrough changed everything.
Match rhythm and discipline were central to the story at the end. Portugal collected two yellow cards, both in the closing minutes at 89 and 90, while Spain also went into the book at 90. Those cautions underlined how tight the final phase had become, with neither side willing to give up ground. The goal at 90 therefore carried even more weight, because it came in the middle of a stretched final spell and settled a fixture that had remained balanced until the last act. In Mauritius, where the match finished late into the night, the outcome turned a watchable, cautious contest into a decisive one at the final whistle.
Mikel Merino was named player of the match for the away side, a recognition that fit a game won by patience and timing rather than a flood of chances. The result also added another clean sheet feeling to Portugal's evening, because Spain were held to 0 at full-time and 0 at the break. For a match played at the World Cup Final Stage 1/8 level, that single goal was enough to decide the tie, and the margin was slim enough to keep the performance discussion focused on control, discipline, and the ability to land the decisive blow when the game was still alive.
There was no room for drift in the closing moments, and Portugal managed them better. The yellow cards at 89 and 90 showed the pressure of the finish, but the away side still found the outcome they needed at 90. That is the key takeaway for readers in Mauritius: a late goal, a narrow win, and a result shaped by the final minute rather than the early tempo. With the competition now moving on from the World Cup Final Stage 1/8, Portugal will take confidence from a win built on one moment at the end.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
The World Cup Final Stage reaches its 1/8 with Portugal/Croatia meeting Spain/Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, and the stakes are immediate: one side will move on while the other will be out of the road to the next round. For fans in Mauritius, the fixture lands at Monday 06 July, 23:00 +04, a late-night slot that should put the contest squarely into the local weekend mood even though it is listed on a Monday. With Canal+ Africa and MBC both named in the watch options, supporters in Mauritius will have a clear route to the action as the knockout tension builds around Arlington.
That setting matters because knockout football gives little room for drift. At AT&T Stadium, the margins will be shaped by how quickly each side settles into the rhythm of the match, how carefully each team handles transitions, and how firmly they protect the key moments that decide a 1/8 tie. Portugal/Croatia will arrive with the home-team tag in this fixture format, while Spain/Austria will be looking to upset the balance in a venue that will reward composure, discipline, and a clean first defensive step. In a game with no second chance, the opening spell can carry more weight than the final minutes.
The broader story for Mauritius is the same one that follows every major knockout night: a single result will decide whether the journey continues. That makes the local kickoff at Monday 06 July, 23:00 +04 especially relevant for supporters in Mauritius planning around the game, whether they are watching on Canal+ Africa or MBC. Arlington is the focal point, but the football conversation will travel quickly, and the winner will leave AT&T Stadium with the reward of progression from the World Cup Final Stage 1/8. The loser, by contrast, will be left with the feeling that a fine edge in a single tie has turned the entire picture.
Portugal/Croatia and Spain/Austria therefore come into a tie where the structure of the event does the talking. No extra margin is needed to explain the importance of a 1/8 knockout match, and no elaborate backdrop is required to understand what is at stake in Arlington. For Mauritius, the appeal is direct: a top-level contest, a fixed late kickoff, and two named watch options that make the meeting easy to track. With AT&T Stadium set and the World Cup Final Stage at the 1/8 point, the balance of pressure will sit entirely on the night itself.
Whatever the rhythm, the side that handles the first decisive phase best at AT&T Stadium should be the one to take the step forward in the World Cup Final Stage 1/8.
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
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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 Mauritius have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Mauritius broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Mauritius is Monday 06 July 2026 at 23:00 +04.
Local broadcast partners for Mauritius have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Mauritius broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for 2K/2L or 1H/2J.
Across the last 8 meetings between 2K/2L and 1H/2J, there have been 0 wins for 2K/2L, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 1H/2J.
This is World Cup Final Stage, Round 1, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Mauritius as the target market.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,649
Minute
90+7'
Winner
Spain
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