Mikel Merino scores late to advance Spain past Portugal in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal for Spain in the 91st minute during their World Cup match against Portugal on July 6, sending Spain to the next round. The game featured few clear scoring chances, with both teams challenged by solid defensive plays. Spain's winning goal came from a well-timed pass from Ferran Torres, which Merino converted effectively. This victory marks Spain's first quarter-final appearance since they won the tournament in 2010, and they will next face either the USA or Belgium.
- •Mikel Merino scored in injury time to secure the win for Spain.
- •Spain will advance to face the winner of the USA vs. Belgium match.
- •Portugal faced a disappointing exit despite a late push.
- •The match was contested on July 6, 2026.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Ex-Dortmund midfielder sends Spain through with late winner against Portugal
"Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mikel Merino sends Spain to the next round with a 91st-minute striker against Portugal. The only goal of the cagey affair came when Ferran Torres played a measured ...
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