Cristiano Ronaldo on Spain: We Know Them Well, They're Top Contenders

Portugal's captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his team's readiness for the highly anticipated match against Spain in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, praising the strength of "La Roja" and describing them as one of the top contenders for the title.

After the victory over Croatia, Ronaldo stated: "We will be ready, we know them well. Spain is among the top favorites to win the World Cup. It will be a tough match, as will all the upcoming matches."

The Portugal captain added: "It’s a very balanced match, and in my opinion, it will be a very strong encounter, and we will see what happens," emphasizing that his team will approach the game with confidence and focus to continue their journey in the tournament.

The two teams will clash in one of the strongest matches of the Round of 16, with Portugal having advanced at the expense of Croatia with a score of 2-1, while Spain secured a convincing win over Austria with a 3-0 scoreline, in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top title contenders.