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Merino strikes late as Spain edge Portugal to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Channel News Asia Monday 06 July 2026, 21:12 UTC 1 min read
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Merino strikes late as Spain edge Portugal to reach World Cup quarter-finals ARLINGTON, Texas, July 6 : Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time as Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, sending his side into the quarter-finals while extending their run without conceding a goal. • Merino struck in the 91st minute after fellow substitute Ferran Torres slipped a through pass behind Portugal's defence. • European champions Spain recorded another clean sheet as...

Merino strikes late as Spain edge Portugal to reach World Cup quarter-finals ARLINGTON, Texas, July 6 : Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time as Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, sending his side into the quarter-finals while extending their run without conceding a goal. • Merino struck in the 91st minute after fellow substitute Ferran Torres slipped a through pass behind Portugal's defence. • European champions Spain recorded another clean sheet as Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup. • Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to announce his international retirement following Portugal's exit. Spain face United States or Belgium in last eight.
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