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Spain beat Portugal to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Dallas, July 7 (SANA) Spain advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal after Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to settle their Round of 16 clash in Dallas on Monday. The two sides exchanged early chances in a fast-paced opening half. Spain came closest in []
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India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
Spain knock Portugal out of FIFA World Cup 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo's last dance ends tragically
In one of the hardest-fought battles of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain has beaten Portugal 1-0 and has advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament. Throughout the game, both sides were equally matched and were looking to breach each other’s defences.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal 0-1 Spain match report and highlights
Spain won the match today against Portugal 1-0 at the Dallas stadium in the USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 2, 2026
Spain beat Austria for first World Cup knockout win since 2010
Spain won a knockout match at the men's World Cup for the first time in 16 years, cruising past Austria in Los Angeles to reach the last 16.
BERNAMA
· Jun 22, 2026
World : Spain Routs Saudi Arabia 4-0 For First World Cup Win
GEORGIA (United States), June 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Spain claimed their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Spain through to 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Belgium
Spain is now set to play against France
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 3, 2026
2026 FWC Day 22: Spain Win 1st Knockout Game Since 2010 after Defeating Austria to Reach R. of 16
Spain secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria in their Round of 32 clash, marking La Roja's first World Cup knockout-stage win since lifting the trophy in 2010.
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Related coverage for "Spain beat Portugal to reach World Cup quarterfinals": India TV News — Spain knock Portugal out of FIFA World Cup 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo's last dance ends tragically. Al Bawaba — FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal 0-1 Spain match report and highlights. MyJoyOnline — Spain beat Austria for first World Cup knockout win since 2010. BERNAMA — World : Spain Routs Saudi Arabia 4-0 For First World Cup Win. TASS — Spain through to 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Belgium. Sada Elbalad — 2026 FWC Day 22: Spain Win 1st Knockout Game Since 2010 after Defeating Austria to Reach R. of 16