Spain cruise past Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro grabbed his first international goal as Spain beat Austria 3-0 to advance to the World Cup Round of 16.
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Portugal 0-1 Spain Analysis: Merino’s 91st-Minute Strike, Lamine’s Pressure and Ronaldo’s Final Exit
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in Arlington to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals against Belgium. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in the 91st minute, finishing a move involving Ferran Torres just six minutes after entering the pitch. The tight Iberian derby saw Diogo Costa produce multiple saves for Portugal and Unai Simón deny Cristiano Ronaldo, but Spain’s patient possession under Luis de la Fuente ultimately broke through late, ending Ronaldo’s World Cup career and eliminating Portugal after their Group K second-place finish and Round-of-32 win over Croatia.
Merino’s late strike ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career as Spain beat Portugal
Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to send Spain past Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career at age 41. The midfielder’s winner sets up a quarter-final clash against either the United States or Belgium in Los Angeles.
Haaland carries scoring form into Norway’s World Cup quarter-final with England
Erling Haaland arrives in Miami with momentum after his double defeated Brazil, as Norway prepare for a World Cup quarter-final against England in extreme heat.
Merino’s 91st-minute strike sends Spain past Portugal into World Cup quarter-finals
Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner as Spain eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal from the World Cup Round of 16 in Arlington, Texas.
Oyarzabal at the double: Spain’s understated striker claims World Cup spotlight
Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice against Austria to take his World Cup tally to four goals, finally earning the public recognition that Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says has been long overdue.
Ronaldo confirms World Cup exit after Portugal lose to Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his World Cup career is over after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in Dallas, insisting he leaves ‘with a clear conscience’ following a 23-year international career.
De la Fuente: Spain have ‘best midfield in the world’ ahead of Portugal clash
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has declared his side possess the best midfield in the world as they prepare for a World Cup last-16 tie against Portugal in Dallas.
France top World Cup 2026 power rankings as last-16 phase begins
France head the World Cup 2026 power rankings as the knockout phase begins, with co-hosts Mexico preparing to face England in a high-stakes last-16 tie.
Unai Simón breaks Zenga’s 36-year World Cup clean sheet record
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has established a new World Cup record for consecutive unbeaten minutes, surpassing Walter Zenga’s 36-year-old mark during his side’s victory over Austria.