Roberto Martínez Shakes Up Attack: Portugal's XI for Iberian Derby

Pulse Sports Team 18:33 - 06 July 2026

Check out Roberto Martínez's selections for the showdown with Spain

Portugal's starting XI for their World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Spain has been announced.

Portugal's Starting XI

Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, and Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, João Neves, and Bruno Fernandes; Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Rafael Leão

Spain's Starting XI

Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte, and Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri, and Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Baena, and Oyarzabal

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