Mikel Merino scores late goal to advance Spain in World Cup
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Mikel Merino scored in added time to secure a 1-0 victory for Spain over Portugal in their knockout match of the 2026 World Cup. The match, held on July 6, was tightly contested, with both teams striving to break the deadlock until Merino's decisive moment. This goal propels Spain into the quarter-finals, marking a significant achievement in their World Cup campaign. The match report detailed the dynamics of the game, highlighting Spain's late push for victory.
- •Spain defeats Portugal 1-0 in the knockout stage of the World Cup.
- •Mikel Merino scored in added time to secure the victory.
- •The match took place on July 6, 2026.
- •This win sends Spain to the quarter-finals.
- •Portugal eliminated from the tournament with this loss.
- 9:14 PMBBC Sport — Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain
"Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
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