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Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic 91st-minute winner to seal a 1-0 victory over Portugal at AT&T Stadium. The fiercely contested Round of 16 clash looked set for extra time, with both sides producing disciplined defensive displays and creating limited clear-cut chances.

After dominating possession for much of the match, Spain finally found the breakthrough in stoppage time as Merino finished clinically to send La Roja into the last eight. Spain will now face the winner of the United States versus Belgium, while Portugal bows out of the tournament despite a resilient performance.

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