Spain Secures Quarterfinal Berth With Late Goal Against Portugal
Mikel Merino scored a late goal in Arlington, Texas, securing a 1-0 victory for Spain over Portugal and ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain advances to the quarterfinals.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 6, 2026 —
Spain has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup following a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal. The decisive goal came late in the match, scored by Mikel Merino in Arlington, Texas.
The win not only secures Spain’s progression in the tournament but also marks the conclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. The exact timing of the goal was not provided in the summary, nor were details about the overall match flow or specific performance statistics for either team.
The venue for the match was Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Further details regarding the circumstances of the goal, including assists or specific game events leading up to it, were not available.
With this result, Spain moves on to the next stage of the competition, while Portugal’s World Cup campaign ends. The specific opponent for Spain in the quarterfinals was not mentioned in the provided summary.
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