Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Portugal in their Round of 16 clash, EDnews reports.
Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time to separate the two Iberian rivals in a tightly contested encounter. Spain's disciplined defensive display kept Portugal at bay, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign.
With the victory, Spain advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of the United States vs Belgium Round of 16 match. Portugal, meanwhile, exit the tournament after failing to find an equaliser despite late pressure.
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