Mikel Merino’s Stoppage-Time Goal Seals Victory for Spain Over Portugal, Eliminates Ronaldo from World Cup
Mikel Merino scored a late goal in stoppage time, securing a 1-0 victory for Spain against Portugal in the World Cup. This win advances Spain to the quarterfinals and marks the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. The match…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 6, 2026 —
In a dramatic turn of events at the World Cup, Mikel Merino found the back of the net in stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory for Spain over Portugal. The crucial goal, scored in the dying moments of the match, advances Spain to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
The defeat signifies the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career, a significant milestone for the Portuguese superstar. The tightly contested match took place in Arlington, Texas.
The single goal was enough to separate the two teams, with Merino’s late strike proving decisive. Details regarding the specific timing of the stoppage time or further match statistics were not provided in the summary.
Spain’s advancement to the quarterfinals sets them up for further competition in the World Cup, while Portugal’s exit concludes their campaign. The emotional impact of the result on both teams and their fan bases is significant, particularly marking the conclusion of Ronaldo’s World Cup journey.
Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Boulandier on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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