Three stars from the Saudi Roshn League started the match between Portugal and Spain on Monday evening in Texas, in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal relied from the kickoff at 10:00 PM Saudi time on the big star Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr striker), João Félix (also Al-Nassr striker), and João Cancelo (Al-Hilal full-back). On the bench sat Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal midfielder), chosen by Spanish coach Roberto Martínez. The winner will face the winner of the match between Belgium and the United States, scheduled for early Tuesday. Ronaldo and Félix led Al-Nassr to win the Roshn League title last season, while Cancelo spent the second half of the season on loan at Barcelona from Al-Hilal. Portugal reached the round of 16 by beating Croatia 2-1 in the round of 32, which saw Spain, the European champions, defeat Austria 3-0.