Spain’s late goal eliminated Portugal from the 2026 World Cup and may have just put an end to the illustrious international career of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Mikel Merino’s goal in the 91st minute was all the Spanish needed to advance to the quarterfinals, where they will play the winner of Monday’s USA-Belgium match.
Both teams had good opportunities to score in the opening half. Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal was through on Portugal’s goal alone early on in the first half but sent his shot wide in the best chance for La Roja.
The loss ends Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup in the Portugal side and it’s difficult to see him returning for another in four years’ time when the legendary player will be 45 years old.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
