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World : Late Winner Sends Spain Past Portugal 1-0 At World Cup 

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July 7, 2026

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DALLAS (US), July 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Substitute Mikel Merino scored a stoppage-time winner as Spain edged Portugal 1-0 in a tense Iberian derby on Monday to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's bid to lift football's biggest trophy, reported Xinhua.

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Al Bawaba

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· 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...

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mondial 2026 : l’Espagne élimine le Portugal de Cristiano Ronaldo en toute fin de match et rejoint les quarts de finale

L’Espagne s’adjuge le derby ibérique ! Au terme d’un huitième de finale irrespirable, ce lundi 6 juillet 2026 à Dallas, la Roja a fait plier le Portugal (0-1) pour filer en quarts de finale de la Coupe du Monde 2026. Le salut espagnol est venu de Mikel Merino, sorti du banc pour provoquer le coup [] The post Mondial 2026 : l’Espagne élimine le Portugal de Cristiano Ronaldo en toute fin de match et rejoint les quarts de finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

2026 World Cup: Spain eliminate Belgium as first semi-final clash is confirmed

Spain are through to the semiof the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a narrow 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday night. The European champions are still on the quest to add the world title to their cabinet. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the game, before Charles Ketelaere made it 1-1. For the second game running, Mikel [] 2026 World Cup: Spain eliminate Belgium as first semi-final clash is confirmed

The Namibian

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· Jul 6, 2026

Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States — the only one of the co-hosts remaining — or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. In front of [] The post Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup appeared first on The Namibian.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

Late Merino Strike Sends Spain To World Cup Semis

Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner as Spain claimed a 2-1 win against Belgium, at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, USA, setting up ‌a 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final clash with France. Spain were aggressive early on ​against Belgium and Fabian Ruiz gave them the lead on the half-hour mark. The midfielder pounced after [] The post Late Merino Strike Sends Spain To World Cup Semis appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

The Tico Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Spain Knocks Out Portugal With Late World Cup Winner

Spain waited until stoppage time to break Portugal, then walked out of Dallas with a 1-0 win, a place in the World Cup quarterfinals, and another reminder that La Roja can survive even when its attack does not fully click. Mikel Merino scored the winner in the 91st minute, finishing after Ferran Torres slipped a [] The post Spain Knocks Out Portugal With Late World Cup Winner appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

BBC

· Jul 6, 2026

Substitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal

Substitute Mikel Merino scores a late winner as Spain beat Portugal to reach World Cup quarter-finals.

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jul 10, 2026

LIVE – Spain v Belgium: World Cup 2026 as it happened after Merino scores another late winner

Follow World Cup 2026 updates from Spain v Belgium

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo llora tras ser eliminado en su último Mundial

Un gol sobre el final del partido sentenció el partido ante España en los Octavos de Final de la Copa del Mundo 2026. Estas son las imágenes emotivas del astro portugués.

NDTV

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· Jul 6, 2026

Farewell Ronaldo: Spain Knock Portugal Out Of FIFA WC In Round Of 16

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Rosalía Lead Star-Studded Cheers As Spain Beat Austria; Drake Turns Heads at Portugal vs Croatia Clash (Watch Videos)

Hollywood stars Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem cheered Spain to a 3-0 victory over Austria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Music icon Drake was also present as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1. Spain is set to face Portugal in a highly anticipated Round of 16 clash on July 6.

SkySports

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Spain finally announce World Cup arrival as Yamal, Oyarzabal star in Saudi win

Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal were the stars of the show as Spain finally announced their arrival at the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia.

BBC Sport

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· Jul 6, 2026

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.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

World Cup guide: Portugal face Spain, and is this Ronaldo’s last match?

World Cup guide: Portugal face Spain, and is this Ronaldo’s last match?

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino Rescues La Roja Again: 4 Takeaways From Spain's Win Over Belgium

Mikel Merino delivered another late winner as Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals by beating Belgium.

Associated Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

Come with me to cover a World Cup match

Spain reached the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over Belgium, and AP reporter Sarah Jones-Smith was there. Here's a look at the action. #WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #2026WorldCup #Spain #Belgium

Diario El Mundo

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· Jul 6, 2026

Inglaterra resiste el acoso de México y se clasifica a los cuartos de final del Mundial

La selección de Inglaterra derrotó este domingo por 2-3 a México para clasificarse a los cuartos de final de la Copa Mundial 2026 en un partido en el que jugó 36 minutos con un hombre de menos. Jude Bellingham, dos veces, y Harry Kane, de penalti, convirtieron por los ingleses, en tanto Julián Quiñones y [] Este artículo Inglaterra resiste el acoso de México y se clasifica a los cuartos de final del Mundial se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

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 []

India TV News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Super-sub Mikel Merino scores late as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 for semis spot, who will they play next?

Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after substitute Mikel Merino struck late to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium in a hard-fought quarter-final in the early hours of Saturday. The win set up a last-four meeting with France in Dallas.

Sports Mole

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino is La Roja's hero once more as Arsenal man comes up trumps in knockout rounds

Mikel Merino scores a late winner as Spain record a 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup on Friday.

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain vs Belgium - World Cup quarter-final LIVE: All the reaction as Senne Lammens howler gifts Arsenal star ANOTHER late goal as Spain book semi-final clash with France

Spain vs Belgium - World Cup quarter-final LIVE: All the reaction as Senne Lammens howler gifts Arsenal star ANOTHER late goal as Spain book semi-final clash with France

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Sepanyol tekad lunas dendam

HOUSTON: Pertembungan antara Sepanyol dan Portugal pada pusingan 16 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026 espk paling dinanti-nantikan dalam kejohanan apabila menemukan dua kuasa besar Semenanjung Iberia yang memiliki sejarah persaingan panjang serta pemain bertaraf dunia. Lebih daripada perebutan tiket ke suku akhir, perlawanan itu turut membawa misi peribadi buat Sepanyol yang mahu membalas dendam atas kekalahan ... Read more The post Sepanyol tekad lunas dendam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Standard

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· Jul 2, 2026

Spain vs Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

European champions looking to reach last 16

BOL News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Spain beats Belgium 2-1 to reach FIFA World Cup semi-finals

Mikel Merino scored a late winner as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1. The post Spain beats Belgium 2-1 to reach FIFA World Cup semi-finals appeared first on BOL News.

URL Media

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· Jul 13, 2026

Spain advances to the semi-finals in a heart-stopping match; Argentina must show their mettle for Latin America

Mikel Merino despues de anotar el gol que le dio la calificación a semifinales a España (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES, CAL.– La Copa del Mundo 2026 sigue regalando [] The post Spain advances to the semi-finals in a heart-stopping match; Argentina must show their mettle for Latin America appeared first on URL Media.

OneFootball

· Jul 3, 2026

CR7 🆚​ Lamine, a blockbuster last-16 showdown

Portugal and Spain will face each other in the Round of 16 in an Iberian Clásico that promises fireworks. Beyond the historical weight of both shirts, the spotlight will be on the showdown between Cr...

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 2, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain cruise past Austria 3-0 to storm into Round of 16

Los Angeles [US], July 3 (ANI): Spain produced their most commanding display of the tournament so far, beating Austria 3-0 at SoFi Stadium to reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Before defeating Austria in the 2026 Round of 32, Spain had remarkably failed to win a single World Cup knockout match in regular or extra time since lifting the trophy on July 11, 2010.La Roja's post-2010 World Cup droug

Vanguard News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Spain score 3 against Austria, maintain clean sheet to reach last 16

Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. The post Spain score 3 against Austria, maintain clean sheet to reach last 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

(World Cup) Son Heung-min ends 4th World Cup with another group stage exit

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 27 (Yonhap) -- If this indeed was the final FIFA World...

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 6, 2026

Late Merino winner fires Spain past Portugal and into World Cup quarter-finals

The decisive goal came in the 91st minute.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 2, 2026

Spain sweep aside Austria 3-0 to reach last 16

INGLEWOOD, California – Spain cruised past Austria ​3-0 on Thursday in ‌a dominant display that reinforced their status as ​one of the ​favourites for the World Cup and sent them ​into the last ​16.Forward Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, once in each half, both ​assisted by Marc ​Cucurella.Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s lead ‌in the 66th minute [] The post Spain sweep aside Austria 3-0 to reach last 16 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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