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Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Mikel Merino scored a stoppage-time winner to send Spain into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup hopes.
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Merino's added-time goal sends Spain to World Cup quarter-finals
Mikel Merino scored a cool added-time goal to break Portuguese hearts and send Spain into the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
Players
Mikel Merino: Spain can beat anyone at World Cup 2026
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino, recovered from a stress fracture, is set to make his World Cup debut at age 30. He discusses his injury battle, Spain's status as tournament favorites, and the balance between nerves and experience.