​Cristiano Ronaldo returns to lead Portugal in what could be his farewell challenge at the World Cup, as The Sporting News outlines the fixture schedule, start times, and the draw bracket showing Portugal meeting Spain in the Round of 16. The Sporting News is noted as a preferred source with a prompt to click for access. Ronaldo has sparked Portugal’s best moments since Euro 2016, including the UEFA Nations League title in 2018/19 and 2024/25, but the World Cup has remained elusive at the peak of his career. Now 41, the Portuguese icon aims to cap his storied run with a fairy-tale finish under Roberto Martínez’s talented squad. This update covers Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup appearance, the latest results, and what to expect next.
When is Ronaldo’s next World Cup 2026 match? Portugal advanced past Croatia in the Round of 32 and will now face Spain for a quarterfinal berth. The match is scheduled for Monday, July 6 at 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium.
Portugal’s World Cup 2026 schedule and results (ET)
– Wed, Jun 17, 1 p.m. – Group stage: Portugal 1-1 DR Congo at NRG Stadium, Houston
– Tue, Jun 23, 1 p.m. – Group stage: Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium, Houston
– Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 p.m. – Group stage: Colombia 0-0 Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
– Thurs, Jul 3, 7:30 p.m. – Round of 32: Portugal 2-1 Croatia at BMO Field, Toronto
– Mon, Jul 6, 3 p.m. – Round of 16: Portugal vs. Spain at AT&T Stadium, Arlington
How to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup 2026 matches
– TV channel: FOX and FS1
– Live stream: fubo, FOX Now, FOX Sports app/website
– FOX is the English-language partner for the tournament in the United States, with full 104-match coverage on FOX and FS1. Peacock streams all 104 matches in Spanish-language coverage, with Telemundo airing 92 matches and Universo 12 matches. fubo offers a free trial for new users.
Group K draw and bracket
– Portugal is positioned as Group K’s runner-up, advancing to a Round of 32 clash against the runner-up from Group L.
– Round of 32 matches (ET):
– Sun, Jun 28, 3 p.m. – M1: South Africa vs. Canada at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
– Mon, Jun 29, 1 p.m. – M4: Brazil vs. Japan at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
– Mon, Jun 29, 4:30 p.m. – M2: Germany vs. Paraguay at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro
Portugal’s Group K standings and potential routes are outlined as Portugal eyes a fairytale end to Ronaldo’s World Cup saga, with the latest results and the path to a possible clash with Spain in the Round of 16.