Spain and Portugal Face Off in World Cup Knockout

On Monday night, the attention of world football will be focused on Dallas, where two European football powerhouses, Spain and Portugal, will face each other in the World Cup Round of 16.

These two neighboring nations from the Iberian Peninsula have had a rivalry for over a century. They have met 43 times so far, with many matches taking place in major international tournaments. But this encounter is considered the biggest, as the winner will secure a place in the World Cup quarterfinals.