Merino's 91st-minute goal sends Spain past Portugal 1-0 into World Cup quarter-finals

Spain, the reigning European champions, advanced to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal. Mikel Merino scored the only goal in the 91st minute following a move involving substitute players. The result ends Portugal's World Cup campaign, with Cristiano Ronaldo bowing out in the last 16.