Spain and Portugal will clash on Friday in the first high-profile encounter of the World Cup at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi. However, off-field happenings have dominated the news for both teams. While Spain's FIFA World Cup preparations were thrown into turmoil on Wednesday as Real Madrid-bound coach Julen Lopetegui was fired on the eve of the tournament, just two days before their opening game in Russia, the Portuguese too have been hit by some unrest in the squad. Four of Fernando Santos' squad have cancelled their Sporting Lisbon contracts following a chaotic season. William Carvalho, Gelson Martins, Bruno Fernandes and Bas Dost joined Rui Patricio and Daniel Podence in filing notices with the Portuguese Securities Market Commission. When is the World Cup Portugal vs Spain match? The World Cup Portugal vs Spain match will take place on Friday, June 15, 2018. Where is the World Cup Portugal vs Spain match? The World Cup Portugal vs Spain match will be played at Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi. What time does the World Cup Portugal vs Spain match begin? The World Cup Portugal vs Spain match begins at 11:30 pm (IST). Which TV channels will broadcast the World Cup Portugal vs Spain match? The World Cup Portugal vs Spain match will be shown on Sony Ten 2 SD and HD for English viewers and Sony Ten 3 SD and HD for Hindi. How do I watch online live streaming of the World Cup Portugal vs Spain match? Promoted The World Cup Portugal vs Spain match live streaming will be available on Sony Liv. You can also catch the live updates on sports.ndtv.com. All telecast and streaming times according to the official broadcasters.<doc-sep>FT - Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Portugal and Spain play out a thrilling 3-3 draw 92' - 90' - 88' - GOAL! 86' - Substitution! 85' - 82' - 80' - Substitution! 77' - Substitution! 76' - 72' - 70' - Substitution! 69' - Substitution! 68' - Substitution! 62' - 58' - GOAL! 55' - GOAL! 54' - 52' - 49' - HT - Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Portugal lead Spain 2-1 at the half-time break 45' - 44' - GOAL! 42' - 38' - 35' - 29' - 28' - Yellow Card! 26' - 24' - GOAL! 22' - 21' - 18' - 17' - Yellow Card! 13' - 10' - 4' - GOAL! 3' - PENALTY! The Formations #PORESP // FORMATIONS What are your thoughts on the teams? https://t.co/jbSTdmSxPk — FIFA World Cup 🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) 1529083273000 Starting line-ups Portugal Spain FIFA World Cup 2018 ScheduleWith 84 goals, Ronaldo equalled Puskas in the all-time goal-scorers'list. It was the 51st career hat-trick for Ronaldo and sixth in the national colours. Spain dominated the proceedings, even though they had to come from behind twice with Diego Costa scoring both the equalisers, and were looking good to see through the match after taking the 3-2 lead through Nacho. But Ronaldo was the difference in the end for the Portugal, as the superstar increased his World Cup goal tally to six, from just three goals in three previous World Cups.Timely blocked by Spain defenders as Portugal look for a late winnerFour minutes added as stoppage timeCristiano Ronaldo scored a spectacular goal from the free-kick to complete his hat-trick of the night. It's 3-3 in SochiIt's sixth hat-trick for Ronaldo in national colours. And it's also the 51st hat-trick overall in the World Cup finalsSpain's third and final change. David Silva went off and is replaced by Lucas VazquezFive minutes to the regulation time and Spain are very much in control with most of the proceedings happening in Portugal half.Aspas' shot was straight to the Portugal goalkeeperGuedes is replaced by Andre Silva for PortugalSpain's goal-scorer Diego Costa is replaced by AspasRicardo Quaresma's effort from the right flank went over the crossbar. No real danger for Spain goalkeeper David de GeaSecond corner for Portugal, but they failed to create a clear chanceFirst change for Spain as Thiago Alcantara replaced Andres IniestaSecond change for Portugal. Ricardo Quaresma came in place of Bernardo SilvaBruno Fernandes out and Joao Mario in for PortugalFirst corner of the match for PortugalSpain in the lead. A thunderous strike from Nacho from 20 yards out. It's Spain 3, Portugal 2Fun Fact: It was the first goal for Spain from outside the box since 2010Diego Costa scored the equaliser again. It's 2-2 in SochiIt all started from the 30-yard free-kick for Spain, which ended with Costa tapping in the ball for his second goal of the nightFoul on Andres Iniesta and a free-kick for SpainSpain in control of the possession, looking for the opening they are yet to find in the second halfLong ranger from Bruno Fernandes was wide of the Spain goalThe second half begins...Players coming out for the second half. Will Cristiano Ronaldo score a hat-trick tonight?Ronaldo scored early from the spot, before adding another just before the half-time whistle. While, Costa scored a controversial equaliser, before Spain conceded the lead again through de Gea's error.One minute added as stoppage timeSchool-boy error from David de Gea as Cristiano Ronaldo scored his second to put Portugal in the lead against Spain. Ronaldo shot it straight to de Gea with his left foot, and the Spain goalie spilled it into the goalSpain on the move again, this time from the right flank. The shot from Isco was straight to the Portugal goalkeeperCorner for Spain as they look for the lead before the breakAndres Iniesta's shot was just wide of Portugal goal. Spain dominated the proceedings since the equaliserDavid Silva free-kick hit the wallBooking for Portugal's Bruno Fernandes and a free-kick for Spain from a dangerous position.Thunderous strike from Isco, but it hit the bar and bounced out from the goal line. UNLUCKY for Spain and close save for PortugalDiego Costa outsmarted couple of Portugal defenders to score the equaliserA brilliant chance for Portugal on the counter, but the final touch was weakSecond corner for Spain, after David Silva shot was deflected from close rangeThe resultant free-kick from outside the Spain box was taken by Ronaldo, but the shot hit the wallFirst booking of the night went to Spain's Sergio Busquets, for a lunge on GuedesSpain looking for the equaliser won a corner kick but failed to utilise it properlyGood chance for David Silva, but his shot from the top of the Portugal box went over the crossbarCristiano Ronaldo scored from the spot to give Portugal 1-0 lead. De Gea jumped to his right and Ronaldo shot the ball on the left side to score 82nd goal for Portugal.That's a spot-kick for Portugal early in the match. Nacho dangled a leg and brought Ronaldo down at the left top of the box.Here we go...KICK-OFF TIME23:25 IST: Time for national anthemsIt's the clash of the titans as European champions Portugal take on former World champions Spain(4-2-3-1): Rui Patricio; Cedric Soares, Pepe, Jose Fonte, Raphael Guerreiro; Joao Moutinho, William Carvalho; Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Goncalo Guedes; Cristiano Ronaldo (capt)Coach: Fernando Santos (POR)(4-2-3-1): David De Gea; Nacho, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos (capt), Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Koke; David Silva, Isco, Andres Iniesta; Diego CostaCoach: Fernando Hierro (ESP)Referee: Gianluca Rocchi (ITA)Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Group B match between European champions Portugal and 2010 World champions Spain in Sochi. The match starts at 23:30 IST<doc-sep>
Portugal square off with Spain in the second match of Group B in the ongoing FIFA World Cup at the Sochi's Fisht Stadium on Friday. Despite Portugal and Spain being old rivals, their opening match in the showpiece event will only be their second-ever meeting on football's greatest stage. Portugal had endured a roller coaster ride in the recent months. The Fernando Santos-led side defeated Switzerland, Egypt and Algeria while they lost 0-3 to Netherlands and settled for draw against Tunisia and Belgium in their last six matches. The Euro 2016 champions, who failed to make beyond group stage at Brazil 2014, will hope to see their players finding form quickly against a dangerous Spain. Though Spain have been in impressive form in the lead-up to the showpiece event, they were hit by the shocking axing of their head coach Julen Lopetegui. Lopetegui, whose sacking came after he was named Real Madrid coach, was replaced by former Bolton Wanderers centre-back Fernando Hierro as the manager of Spain for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Spain, who are among the favourites for the World Cup title, have remained unbeaten in the 20 games they had played under Lopetegui. Spain v/s Portugal head-to-head In the last 36 games against each other, Spain have won 18 games against Portugal. Spain v/s Portugal: Date, time, venue and where to watch When is FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match? The FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match will take place on Friday, June 15, 2018. Where is FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match being played? The FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match will be played at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi. What time does the FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match begin in India (time in IST)? The FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match begins at 11:30 pm IST. Where to watch on TV FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match live in India? The FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match will be broadcast live on Sony ESPN/HD, Sony TEN 2/HD and Sony TEN 3/HD. Where to watch online FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match live streaming? FIFA World Cup 2018 Spain v/s Portugal match live streaming will be on Sony Liv app and sonyliv.com website. Jio TV and Airtel TV apps will also broadcast the match in India. Spain v/s Portugal Squads Portugal Goalkeepers: Anthony Lopes (Lyon), Beto (Goztepe), Rui Patricio (Sporting) Defenders: Bruno Alves (Rangers), Cedric Soares (Southampton), Jose Fonte (Dalian Yifang), Mario Rui (Napoli), Pepe (Besiktas), Raphael Guerreiro (Dortmund), Ricardo Pereira (FC Porto), Ruben Dias (Benfica) Midfielders: Adrien Silva (Leicester), Bruno Fernandes (Sporting), Joao Mario (West Ham), Joao Moutinho (Monaco), Manuel Fernandes (Lokomotiv), William Carvalho (Sporting), Andre Silva (AC Milan), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Gelson Martins (Sporting), Goncalo Guedes (Valencia), Ricardo Quaresma (Besiktas) Spain Goalkeepers: David de Gea (Manchester United), Pepe Reina (Napoli), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao) Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Alvaro Odriozola (Real Sociedad), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Nacho (Real Madrid), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal) Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Vissel Kobe), David Silva (Manchester City) Forwards: Isco (Real Madrid), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), Rodrigo (Valencia), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid)