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Merino Sends Spain Past Portugal in World Cup

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · El País

Mikel Merino scored in the 90th minute to eliminate Portugal and send Spain to the World Cup quarter-finals.

Spain advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals thanks to Mikel Merino's dramatic goal in the 90th minute against Portugal. The Arsenal player, who had recently returned from a rare foot injury, came off the bench to score with his left foot, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo's team. sweetbonan.org

The goal came from a brilliant assist by Ferran Torres, with both players having just entered the game. Spain will now face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-finals next Friday in Los Angeles.

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