Spain take on Portugal in a high-profile Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium on Monday, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the quarter-finals, where they will meet the winner of the USA vs Belgium encounter.
Spain arrives in the knockout stage in excellent form and looks like one of the strongest contenders in the tournament. They topped Group H with seven points, recovering from an opening draw to record convincing wins over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Their momentum carried into the Round of 32, where they produced a dominant 3–0 victory against Austria. Mikel Oyarzabal was the standout performer, scoring twice in a clinical display.
Spain faces some selection concerns ahead of this high-profile match. Both Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino are major doubts.
Williams is dealing with a groin and adductor problem, while Pino is struggling with a shoulder ligament injury. Neither player featured in the win over Austria and is unlikely to be available for this game.
Spain arrives in the knockout stage in excellent form and looks like one of the strongest contenders in the tournament. They topped Group H with seven points, recovering from an opening draw to record convincing wins over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Their momentum carried into the Round of 32, where they produced a dominant 3–0 victory against Austria. Mikel Oyarzabal was the standout performer, scoring twice in a clinical display.
Spain faces some selection concerns ahead of this high-profile match. Both Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino are major doubts.
Williams is dealing with a groin and adductor problem, while Pino is struggling with a shoulder ligament injury. Neither player featured in the win over Austria and is unlikely to be available for this game.
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