Spain have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup after they pipped Portugal 1-0 in a tight last-16 match on Monday night.
After a goalless tussle of 90 minute, substitute Merino gave Spain a late lead in Dallas as they held on for the rest of added time to go through.
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Defeat means an end to World Cup dream for Cristiano Ronaldo, who was playing in his final World Cup tournament with the hope of winning the title.
Spain will now face either Belgium or USA, who play one another early Tuesday morning, in the quarterfinals.
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