The Spanish national team qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a thrilling 1-0 victory over Portugal on Monday evening in the Round of 16. A goalless draw persisted throughout regular time until Mikel Merino scored the match's only goal in the first minute of stoppage time (90+1'), sending 'La Roja' through to the quarterfinals with a dramatic late winner. With this victory, Spain sets up a quarterfinal showdown against the winner of the match between Belgium and the United States, which will be played later to determine their next opponent.
The Spanish national team qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a thrilling 1-0 victory over Portugal on Monday evening in the Round of 16. A goalless draw persisted throughout regular time until Mikel Merino scored the match's only goal in the first minute of stoppage time (90+1'), sending 'La Roja' through to the quarterfinals with a dramatic late winner. With this victory, Spain sets up a quarterfinal showdown against the winner of the match between Belgium and the United States, which will be played later to determine their next opponent.
The Spanish national team qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a thrilling 1-0 victory over Portugal on Monday evening in the Round of 16. A goalless draw persisted throughout regular time until Mikel Merino scored the match's only goal in the first minute of stoppage time (90+1'), sending 'La Roja' through to the quarterfinals with a dramatic late winner. With this victory, Spain sets up a quarterfinal showdown against the winner of the match between Belgium and the United States, which will be played later to determine their next opponent.
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Spanish Bull Knocks Ronaldo and Portugal Out of the World Cup
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