10 Best Rivalries To Look Out For At World Cup 2018

Here's one rivalry we're guaranteed to see play out at this summer's tournament, as Portugal and Spain have been drawn in the same group and will actually clash on June 15. Iran and Morocco fill out Group B, so it's widely expected that Spain and Portugal will qualify. The only question is which team will claim top spot?

Known as the Iberian Derby, the Portugal-Spain rivalry is one of the oldest international football rivalries of them all, with the first game being played way back in 1921. In recent years, games between the two sides have been quite evenly-matched. Portugal won 1-0 at Euro 2004, Spain won 1-0 at the 2010 World Cup, and the semi-final match between the two sides at Euro 2012 finished 0-0, with Spain winning on penalties.

The winner of the June 15 clash could very well be the team to top Group B and have an easier run in the latter stages of the competition, so this game will definitely mean a lot to both sides. Spain are favourites, but Portugal are no pushovers and go into the clash with suitable swagger after claiming the title at Euro 2016.