Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot eliminated as Portugal exit World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Portugal has been eliminated from the World Cup after a loss to Spain, with Mikel Merino scoring a late goal to secure Spain's advancement. The match was competitive, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to score until Merino's decisive moment. Bruno Fernandes was a key player for Portugal, having started and contributed with two key passes, while Diogo Dalot made a brief appearance late in the game. They will now return to Manchester United for pre-season ahead of the next club campaign.
- •Portugal lost to Spain in World Cup knockout stage.
- •Mikel Merino's late goal secured Spain's spot in the quarter-finals.
- •Bruno Fernandes was active, registering two key passes and one shot.
- •Diogo Dalot played just 19 minutes after coming on in the second half.
- •Fernandes and Dalot return to Manchester United for pre-season.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot suffer World Cup heartbreak as Portugal bow out
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