Spain Defeats Portugal 1-0 to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals
Summary
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 with a late goal by substitute Mikel Merino to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, ending Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo's campaign.
Key Points
- Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals.
- Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in extra time after entering as a substitute.
- Spain secured their first knockout stage victory in the World Cup since 2010.
- Spain kept a clean sheet for the fifth consecutive match in the tournament.
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