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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 · Jul 6

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves pitch in tears as World Cup dream snuffed out for good

Mikel Merino scored late winner as La Roja edged past Selecao in last-16

Evening Standard · Jul 6

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.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6

Merino strikes late as Spain edge Portugal, drawing curtain on Ronaldo's World Cup career

Substitute Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner as European champions Spain beat Iberian rivals Portugal in a tense last-16 encounter to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals and put an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage.

France 24 · Jul 6

Arsenal star ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream as Spain beat Portugal

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

Portugal vs Spain Match Could Expose Whether Ronaldo Still Fits Portugal's 2026 World Cup Team's Best XI

Cristiano Ronaldo's role in Portugal's World Cup squad is questioned as they face Spain. At 41, his experience is weighed against the younger generation's dynamism in a crucial knockout match.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Danny Murphy gives fresh update on viral Bob the Cat World Cup story

Danny Murphy gave a fresh update on Bob the Cat while carrying out his BBC commentary duties for Spain vs Portugal on Monday evening. Murphy’s story went viral when he revealed earlier in the tournament that he had a pet cat called Bob in his younger years, only for the…

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Who is Anthony Taylor? The referee for Portugal v Spain

Portugal and Spain go head-to-head in the World Cup's last 16

FourFourTwo · Jul 6

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Portugal v Spain?

Portugal and Spain are aiming to reach the World Cup quarter finals

FourFourTwo · Jul 6

Portugal 0-1 Spain: World Cup 2026 last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Mikel Merino’s added time goal settled a poor match and sent Portugal home with a whimper. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6