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Ferran Torres assists Spain to 1-0 victory over Portugal in World Cup

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Ferran Torres assists Spain to 1-0 victory over Portugal in World Cup

Summary

Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals on July 7, 2026. Ferran Torres, responding to criticism, played a crucial role after coming off the bench, providing the assist for Mikel Merino's winning goal. The match highlighted the importance of squad depth, as substitutes significantly impacted the tightly contested contest. With this victory, Spain advances to the next round of the tournament, where they will face a challenging opponent.

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By the Numbers

•Spain wins 1-0 against Portugal in the quarter-finals.
•Ferran Torres provided the assist for the winning goal.
•Match took place on July 7, 2026.
•Torres responded to previous criticisms with a strong cameo.
•Spain will face a new opponent in the next round.

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Barcelona forward Ferran Torres delivered an important response to his critics after helping Spain secure a 1-0 victory over Portugal and advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.It mu...
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