European Football · Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Spain eliminates Portugal in 2026 Round of 16
La Roja wins 1-0 against Seleçao thanks to a goal by Merino in extra time, in a tense Iberian derby.
By Editorial team
Spain won the Iberian derby against Portugal in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Monday, July 6. Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the match in added time, securing victory for La Roja in a very tight encounter. Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo, leaves the competition without finding the back of the net. Spain advances to the quarter-finals and will face the winner of the Belgium-United States match.