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Team lists ahead of kick-off
Spain have named an unchanged side for today’s match against Portugal, while Roberto Martinez made one change by bringing in Joao Felix for Rafael Leao in attack.
• Luis de la Fuente keeps faith with the Spain team who beat Austria in the round of 32.
• Pedro Porro remains at right back, with Dani Olmo in the playmaker role.
• Joao Felix starts alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Pedro Neto, with Leao on the bench.
• Ronaldo captains Portugal after saying he will retire from international duty after the tournament.
Have your say: what will the score read after 90 minutes?
Good morning
Happy Tuesday football fans and welcome to our live coverage of today’s round of 16 matches.
It’s getting to the pointy end of the World Cup, and the past few days hasn’t been without it’s drama (more on that soon).
First up it’s Spain and Portugal facing off from 5am, with the winner of that match to play the winner of the match between the United States and Belgium at 10am today.
We’ll bring you team lists and news – and there’s plenty of it – ahead of kick-off.
Enjoy.
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