Spain advances to quarter-finals by eliminating Portugal in World Cup clash
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in a World Cup Round of 16 match held on July 6, 2026, at Dallas Stadium, with Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The match was characterized by a lack of quality from both sides, and Cristiano Ronaldo was the only Portugal player to record a shot on target. Following the loss, Portugal's head coach Roberto Martinez resigned. This victory enables Spain to progress to the quarter-finals for the first time since their 2010 World Cup win, where they will face Belgium, who recently triumphed over the USA.
- •Spain wins 1-0 against Portugal in Dallas.
- •Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in stoppage time.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo made his final World Cup appearance.
- •Roberto Martinez stepped down as Portugal's head coach.
- •Spain will face Belgium in the quarter-finals.
"Spain laboured to an uninspiring 1-0 victory over Iberian rivals Portugal in their last-16 tie to set up a quarter-final meeting with the winners of USA vs Belgium.
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