Updated / Monday, 6 Jul 2026 22:17
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Mikel Merino came on with telling effect
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time as Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals and extend their run in the competition without conceding a goal.
Merino struck in the 91st minute after fellow substitute Ferran Torres slipped a through pass behind Portugal's defence.
The Spaniards will now face either the USA or Belgium in the last eight.
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