World Cup 2026: Portugal vs Spain lineups - Milan’s Leao on the bench as Ronaldo leads the line
Portugal and Spain are set to face off in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match in Arlington, Texas. Portugal's manager Roberto Martinez has benched Rafael Leao in favor of Joao Felix to start alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
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World Cup 2026: Portugal vs Spain lineups – Milan ’s Leao on the bench as Ronaldo leads the line Football Italia Mon, July 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM UTC · 1 min read Two of the tournament favourites meet in a heavyweight clash, with Milan winger Rafael Leao dropped to the bench as Portugal vs Spain continues the World Cup round of 16 ties.
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