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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
How leaving La Masia for Dinamo Zagreb shaped Spain's Dani Olmo
Dani Olmo left Barcelona's La Masia at 16 to join Dinamo Zagreb, a move that surprised many but proved pivotal. Former coaches and directors explain how the Croatian club's early debut opportunities and family support helped shape the Spain international.
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World Cup Power Rankings: France Lead, Paraguay Surprise
BBC Sport ranks the 16 remaining World Cup teams based on tournament performance. France tops the list as unbeatable, while Paraguay's shock win over Germany earns them a spot. England sits eighth after an inconsistent start.
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Portugal advance to World Cup Round of 16, will face Spain; Cristiano
Portugal have qualified for the World Cup Round of 16, where they will face Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest goalscorer in World Cup knockout stages. Croatia have been eliminated.
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Spain and Portugal Set for World Cup Round of 16 Clash
Spain will face Portugal in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. The matchup has been officially confirmed, setting up a high-stakes encounter between the two Iberian rivals.
Opinion
David Villa on Spain's World Cup Chances and Playing with Messi
World Cup winner David Villa joins Football Daily to discuss Spain's 2-0 win over Austria, their World Cup prospects, playing with Lionel Messi, and the importance of Mikel Oyarzabal. The panel also analyzes Portugal's dramatic VAR-disallowed equalizer against Croatia.
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Spain Advance to World Cup Round of 16
Spain have secured their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by tournament officials.
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Portugal beat Croatia 2-1, set up last 16 clash with Spain
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos, to advance to the World Cup last 16 where they will face Spain.
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Alaba: Austria Must Be Proud Despite World Cup Exit
Austria captain David Alaba, record player Marko Arnautovic, and goalkeeper Alexander Schlager reflect on their World Cup exit after a 3-0 loss to Spain. Despite the disappointment, they emphasize pride in reaching the knockout rounds for the first time since 1998.
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Spain 3-0 Austria: Oyarzabal double sends La Roja into last 16
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added a header as Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to reach the World Cup last 16. Unai Simon set a record for consecutive clean sheets. Spain will face Portugal or Croatia on July 6.
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England-Mexico among four last-16 ties live on BBC TV
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico is one of four knockout games broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer. The BBC will also show France v Paraguay, Spain v Portugal/Croatia, and USA v Belgium. All eight matches have live radio and text coverage on BBC platforms.
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Matchday 22 Preview: Portugal-Croatia, Spain-Austria,
Matchday 22 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features a triple-header with Portugal vs Croatia, Spain vs Austria, and Switzerland vs Algeria. Global stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, and Lamine Yamal headline the action as teams vie for Round of 16 berths.
Players
Lamine Yamal: 'Of course I'm giving my best for Spain'
Spain's Lamine Yamal said he is fully committed to the national team, recalling how he watched the last World Cup on an iPad in class with friends.
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Spain vs Austria: FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Preview
Spain and Austria are set to clash in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The match preview covers team form, key players, and tactical analysis ahead of the knockout stage encounter.
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Austria to Face Spain in World Cup Round of 32
Austria will play Spain in the World Cup Round of 32. A poll shows 89% of voters favor Spain to advance, while 11% back Austria.
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World Cup group stage: Best team, moments, matches and players
BBC reporters pick their standout team, player, match and moment from the 2026 World Cup group stage, highlighting France's dominance and Lionel Messi's brilliance.
Players
Spain's Williams criticises tackle that injured him
Spain winger Nico Williams has criticised Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz for a 'completely unnecessary' tackle that injured him, calling it one of the worst days of his life. Williams is expected to miss at least Spain's World Cup last-32 fixture.
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Spain defeat Uruguay 1-0 to top Group H at World Cup
Spain secured top spot in Group H with a 1-0 win over Uruguay, eliminating La Celeste from the 2026 World Cup. Alex Baena's first-half goal and a red card for Agustin Canobbio sealed Uruguay's fate.
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Spain wingers Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino injured against Uruguay
Spain wingers Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino suffered injuries in the match against Uruguay and are set for tests. Their participation in upcoming games is at risk.