liveUpdated 2m agoFollow live coverage as fierce rivals Portugal and Spain clash in Dallas for a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals.The Athletic Live TeamJuly 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM EDTCristiano Ronaldo will hope his World Cup career does not end at the hands of Spain today. Getty ImagesFind the perfect pod for you Looking for a show to scratch your World Cup itch? We’ve got you covered.The Totally Football Show after every game day from L.A.The Athletic FC Podcast with Emma Paton and Adam Leventhal on the day’s biggest stories.Tifo’s live four-hour watchalongs.Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Our venue: AT&T Stadium Getty ImagesA home away from home for the Mexico national team when playing in the U.S. in the past, Dallas has a proven passion for football.Today’s venue is the 85,000-capacity stadium in Arlington, Texas, known as Dallas Stadium for the duration of this tournament and home to NFL’s Dallas Cowboys when the World Cup is not in town.Portugal vs Spain — LatestPortugal are taking on Spain in Dallas, in one of the most enticing last-16 games at this World Cup.Cristiano Ronaldo will be hoping to extend his World Cup career into another match, as European champions Spain chase another trophy. The winners will take on the United States or Belgium in the quarter-finals, on Friday in Los Angeles.Kick-off: 3pm ETTV: Fox Join our match discussion or send your thoughts via email to live@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic There is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing World Cup, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, as well as Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing, Wimbledon is into its closing stages and we have golf and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch today’s game Getty ImagesAs well as sticking with us for updates and insight, you can also watch the game on TV — via Fox for viewers in the U.S. and BBC One for fans in the UK.What time does the action get underway? Getty ImagesKick-off in Dallas is at 3pm ET, which is midday PT and 2pm in Dallas.That is 8pm BST for viewers in the UK and in Portugal, and 9pm for fans in Spain.Welcome back to our World Cup coverage! Getty ImagesGood afternoon and welcome to our continuing live coverage from the 2026 World Cup.Today we are in Dallas as the last 16 continues with a compelling all-Iberian clash between Portugal and Spain.Can Cristiano Ronaldo extend his own World Cup adventure or will the European champions reach the quarter-finals of this tournament?Stick with us for all the build-up, action, analysis and insight.