FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal takes on Spain, co-host USA locks horns with Belgium as Round of 16 action heats up; check kick-off time, venues and how to watch live streaming in US and Canada

FIFA World Cup 2026: The Round of 16 drama in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 continues on Monday (July 6, 2026) with two heavyweight clashes that promise to shape the quarter-final picture. In Dallas, Portugal and Spain renew their Iberian rivalry for the third time on the world stage, while in Seattle, the USA and Belgium revisit memories of their unforgettable 2014 encounter in Brazil. Both matches carry immense stakes, with the winners set to collide in a blockbuster quarter-final.

Portugal’s path to the last 16 was anything but straightforward. After finishing runners-up in Group K, they clawed their way past Croatia in Toronto, overturning a deficit thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty and a stoppage-time header from Gonçalo Ramos. Spain, by contrast, looked assured. Topping Group H, La Roja dismantled Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles, their fluid football rewarded by a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro’s first international goal.

Meanwhile, Seattle stages a reunion steeped in history. Twelve years after Belgium edged the USA in a dramatic Round of 16 tie at Brazil 2014, the two nations are set to meet again with another quarter-final berth on the line. Mauricio Pochettino’s Stars and Stripes topped Group D and then overcame Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32, despite playing much of the second half with ten men.


Belgium arrived with pedigree and resilience. Rudi Garcia’s side topped Group G ahead of Egypt, IR Iran and New Zealand, before producing one of the tournament’s most remarkable comebacks. Trailing Senegal 2-0 with seven minutes left, the Red Devils roared back to win 3-2 after extra time, courtesy of captain Youri Tielemans’ brace and Romelu Lukaku’s decisive strike.

The victors of these two ties will face each other in the quarter-finals, setting up a showdown that promises to be one of the defining moments of this World Cup.

Round of 16 - July 6, 2026 matches: Check time and venue

• Spain vs. Portugal – Dallas Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
• USA vs. Belgium – Seattle Stadium (8 p.m. ET)

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in the US

• Channels: FOX, Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Universo, Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu
• Streaming: Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, Fubo

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in Canada

• Channels/Streaming: TSN, CTV, and RDS