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Spain 1-0 Portugal: Mikel Merino strikes late as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out

Merino struck deep into stoppage time to fire Spain past Portugal in Dallas and book Luis de la Fuente’s side a place in the World Cup 2026…

The National (Scotland)

Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup career ends as Spain reach quarters with 1-0 win

Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Portugal in the ninety-first minute. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal, breaking through a resilient Portuguese defense. This win propelled the Spanish team into the tournament's quarter-final stage. The defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance. Spain now awaits…

The Economic Times

Mikel Merino comes full circle with Spain in touching tale of fathers and sons

Having battled back from injury to make the World Cup, the matchwinner’s goal was a deserved payoff for unsung sacrifices

The Guardian - UK

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How Two Substitutes Sent Spain Through and Ended Ronaldo's World Cup Story

Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in second-half stoppage time as Ronaldo's World Cup career ends; La Roja advance to face the USA or Belgium.

Latin Times

Merino's late strike takes Spain past Portugal into World Cup quarter-finals

Mikel Merino scored in second half stoppage time at the Dallas Stadium on Monday to send Spain past Portugal into the last eight at the 2026 World Cup and end the World Cup career of Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.

Radio France Internationale

Portugal 0–1 Spain: Four Takeaways From Match That Could End Ronaldo’s International Career

A late goal from Spain substitute Mikel Merino decided the World Cup round of 16 match.

Sports Illustrated

Last-gasp Merino strike gives Spain 1-0 win over Portugal in World Cup last 16

ARLINGTON, Texas: Spain ⁠substitute Mikel ⁠Merino broke through a stubborn Portugal defence in the 91st minute to earn his side a 1-0 win on Monday and take theme into the quarter-finals, bringing the curtain ‌down on Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

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Portugal vs. Spain Player Ratings: Merino Dashes Ronaldo’s World Cup Dream

Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time strike saw La Roja past their Iberian neighbors in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated

Portugal vs Spain player ratings: How did Cristiano Ronaldo perform on his World Cup swansong?

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Ronaldo was visibly emotional after Mikel Merino’s late winner knocked the Selecao out of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out

Mikel Merino’s goal in the first minute of second-half injury time earned Spain a well-deserved 1-0 win against Portugal and a place in the quarter-finals

The Guardian - UK

Portugal vs Spain: Merino scores in injury time to send La Roja to quarter-finals

Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time as Spain edged Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday, extending La Roja's run without conceding a goal and putting an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.

France 24

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Portugal vs. Spain Predictions

Spain enter as -110 favorites with three clean sheets in four World Cup 2026 matches. Here's our pick for the Iberian derby at AT&T Stadium on July 6.

Sports Lens

Portugal vs Spain: Complete Head-to-Head Record Ahead of World Cup Clash

Neighbors and rivals collide in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Predicted Lineup vs. Spain: World Cup Round of 16

Roberto Martínez has a huge decision to make regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s inclusion.

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Evening Standard

Portugal XI vs Spain: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Cristiano Ronaldo could be playing in his final game on football’s biggest stage

The Economic Times

Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes

Portugal clinched a thrilling 2-1 win against Croatia in the 109th minute, propelling them to the next stage of the World Cup. A controversial VAR decision disallowed Croatia's potential equalizer for offside, leaving Luka Modric and his teammates devastated. Meanwhile, Goncalo Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo shone brightly for Portugal, celebrating…

The Independent UK

Ronaldo’s tears, Martinez’s choice and Modric’s ending: Inside Portugal v Croatia, a World Cup epic

One of the most-dramatic games in World Cup history ended with Ronaldo – who had scored and finally been substituted – paying tribute to his late teammate Diogo Jota

Evening Standard

Portugal 2-1 Croatia: Goncalo Ramos wins it at the death as VAR denies Josko Gvardiol heroics

Selecao’s talisman notched first knockout goal at long last

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The Guardian - US

Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia

Ramos’s goal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s earlier penalty kick – and a Croatia equaliser waved offside in the final minutes – sent Portugal through

Evening Standard

Portugal vs Croatia lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Luka Modric for a place in the last-16

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Predicted Lineup vs. Croatia: World Cup Round of 32

Failure to win Group K ensures a tough opening knockout match for Roberto Martínez’s side.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Colombia and Portugal advance after no-bore draw in Miami

Colombia and Portugal battled to a thrilling 0-0 draw in Miami, securing their spots in the World Cup's last 32 as Group K's top two. Despite Colombia's missed opportunities and dominance, they advance as group winners. Portugal, unable to find a winning formula despite their talent, also progresses.

The Independent UK

How a thrilling stalemate between Colombia and Portugal set up two fascinating World Cup knockout ties

Colombia 0-0 Portugal: There were no goals but plenty of action in Miami as Colombia secured top spot in Group K

The Guardian - UK

Colombia take top spot over Portugal after draw in battle of World Cup heavyweights

Colombia were the better team in an entertaining fixture, which ended 0-0 and saw more doubts raised about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Predicted Lineup vs. Colombia: World Cup Group K

Cristiano Ronaldo starred in a glitzy attacking performance against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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