Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.
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- Primary source: BBC
- Published: Jul 6, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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