Spain defeated Portugal 1–0 with a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Mikel Merino to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Read the complete match report, tactical analysis, player ratings, official highlights, and key moments from the Iberian derby. 🏆 Merino's Last-Gasp Heroics Send Spain Past Portugal and End Ronaldo's World Cup Journey Spain secured a dramatic place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after defeating fierce rivals Portugal 1–0 in a thrilling Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas , on 6 July 2026 . For more than 90 minutes, the Iberian rivals cancelled each other out in a tense tactical battle. Portugal defended heroically, while goalkeeper Diogo Costa repeatedly frustrated Spain's attack. Just when extra time seemed inevitable, substitute Mikel Merino struck in the 91st minute , scoring the decisive goal only six minutes after coming off the bench. The victory also marked the end of Cristiano Ro...