Spain Eliminate Portugal 1-0 to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals

By Aurax Desk | July 7, 2026 | 1 min read

Mikel Merino’s late goal sent Spain into the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a narrow victory over Portugal in a tense Round of 16 clash.

Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time to secure a place in the quarter-finals. The match in Dallas remained level for most of the contest before Merino converted late to decide the Iberian encounter.

The victory sends Spain through to the last eight, where they will face the winner of the United States versus Belgium tie. Portugal’s tournament ended with the defeat, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup appearance concluded after the forward had announced the competition would be his final World Cup.

Source: FIFA official updates

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