In the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Spanish national team defeated Portugal by a minimal – 1:0 score and advanced to the quarterfinals.
In the match held in Arlington, Texas, the only goal that decided the match was scored by midfielder Mikel Merino in the 90+1st minute of added time.
After this result, the Portuguese national team led by Cristiano Ronaldo said goodbye to the World Cup in the round of 16. Spain, on the other hand, will face the winner of the match between the USA and Belgium in the quarterfinals.
After this match, Spanish national team goalkeeper Unai Simón extended his record streak of minutes without conceding a goal in World Cup history to 609 minutes.
His streak has been ongoing since the last match of the group stage of the 2022 World Cup.
