Spain edges past Portugal to advance in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo 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 last-16 match on July 6, eliminating the Selecao. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, connecting with a pass from Ferran Torres. The match featured a defensive battle with Portugal's Nuno Mendes coming close to scoring when his shot hit the crossbar. Cristiano Ronaldo, playing likely his final World Cup match, could not convert any clear opportunities despite a few attempts on target.
- •Mikel Merino scores for Spain in stoppage time
- •Nuno Mendes hits the crossbar for Portugal
- •Cristiano Ronaldo makes several attempts but fails to score
- •Match was characterized by tight defensive play
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"Portugal 0-1 Spain: Ronaldo was visibly emotional after Mikel Merino’s late winner knocked the Selecao out of the World Cup
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