On Monday in Dallas, Spain qualified for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals by beating Portugal 1-0 thanks to a goal by Mikel Merino in stoppage time.
Spain dominated Portugal on Monday at Dallas Stadium and won 1-0 in the round of 16. Mikel Merino, who came on in the 83rd minute, scored the decisive goal in the 90th+1 on a pass from Ferran Torres.
Cristiano Ronaldo played what could be his final World Cup match. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner failed to score in his sixth tournament appearance.
Portuguese left-back Nuno Mendes was injured and substituted in the 53rd minute after neutralizing Lamine Yamal. Spain has not conceded a goal in five matches at this World Cup.
