Iberian Derby and US‑Belgium clash define World Cup Round of 16

On Monday, July 6, the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 features Portugal versus Spain in Dallas at 3 p.m. ET on Fox, with odds favouring Spain (-230) and Portugal (+184). The Iberian Derby adds historic weight as the two nations meet for the 42nd time, only the third occasion in a World Cup. Last summer, the sides clashed in the UEFA Nations League Finals, where Portugal emerged victorious after a penalty shoot‑out. This upcoming encounter will decide which team advances to a quarter‑final slot in Los Angeles on Friday. In the same tournament, Spain secured a 3‑0 victory over Austria, while Portugal rescued a 2‑1 win against Croatia with a late comeback. Both results set the stage for their decisive match in Dallas. Meanwhile, the United States takes on Belgium at 8 p.m. ET in Seattle, also broadcast on Fox, with both sides listed at even odds of -110. The fixture offers a direct path to the quarter‑finals for the winner.

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The USMNT, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, arrived at the Round of 16 after a 5‑2 loss to Belgium in a March friendly and now seeks its first quarter‑final appearance since 2002. The team hopes the comeback will revive their campaign. FIFA has rescinded striker Folarin Balogun’s one‑match suspension from his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, making the United States’ leading scorer available for the Belgium clash.

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Belgium reached this stage by overturning a late deficit to defeat Senegal in the Round of 32. Their recent World Cup history includes a group‑stage exit, a third‑place finish, and a quarter‑final appearance. The winners of the Portugal‑Spain and USA‑Belgium games will meet in Los Angeles on Friday, setting up a high‑stakes quarter‑final encounter.