Spain secures quarter-finals spot with 1-0 win over Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Spain advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup 2026 following a 1-0 victory against Portugal on July 6 in Dallas. After a competitive first half, Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in added time, assisted by Ferran Torres. Spain showcased improved performance in the second half, dominating possession and creating more scoring opportunities. The win sets up a quarter-final match against either the USA or Belgium later this week.
- •Spain wins 1-0 against Portugal in Round of 16.
- •Mikel Merino scores the match's only goal.
- •Ferran Torres provides the crucial assist.
- •Spain dominated the second half of the match.
- •Next match is against either the USA or Belgium.
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal 0-1 Spain, World Cup 2026: La Roja dominate second half, advance to quarter-finals
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Sep 6, 2026, 11:01 AMVote! Who should be The Register Guard's girls Athlete of the Week?
MLS•Sep 6, 2026, 6:37 AMSt. Louis CITY extend unbeaten run with Vancouver upset
MLS•Sep 6, 2026, 5:42 AM🎥 Janssen delivers heroic performance to save new club Portland 🎩
MLS•Sep 6, 2026, 5:16 AMDallas Trinity FC dominates Brooklyn FC in every facet in first win of season
MLS•Sep 6, 2026, 3:48 AMMessi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta- MLS•Sep 6, 2026, 3:25 AMPetar Musa converts late PK for MLS-leading 18th goal and FC Dallas beats Sporting KC 4-3