Spain eliminates Portugal from World Cup with 1-0 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16 of the World Cup on July 6. A late goal from Mikel Merino decided the match, as Portugal failed to capitalize on their chances. Bernardo Silva, who started on the bench, came on but was unable to equalize in stoppage time and picked up a yellow card shortly after entering. This loss marks an end to Portugal's campaign, concluding Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.
- •Spain won 1-0 against Portugal on July 6.
- •Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal for Spain.
- •Bernardo Silva started on the bench but had a late chance.
- •Portugal's World Cup run ends in the Round of 16.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup match concludes with the result.
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Spain knock Bernardo Silva, Portugal out of the World Cup
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