Spain secured a last-minute 1-0 victory over Portugal, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of achieving World Cup glory.
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Jul 07, 2026
03:09 am
What's the storySpain knocked Portugal out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a narrow 1-0 victory in the Round of 16.
The match was played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner as Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday.
Spain eliminates Portugal from the World Cup with a late goal. Portugal eliminated in Round of 16 at 99.9% YES.
Spain advances to the World Cup quarterfinals, eliminating Portugal and likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.
