ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.Merino had just been knocked down, and a foul was called. While a Portugal player argued, Merino played the ball back in, ran toward the goal, and easily beat goalkeeper Diogo Costa after taking a pass from Ferran Torres.Spain advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since winning its only World Cup title in 2010 in South Africa.

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Spain’s late goal eliminated Portugal from the 2026 World Cup and may have just put an end to the illustrious international career for Cristiano Ronaldo.