Spain National Football Team with Mikel Merino's Goal in Stoppage Time

Spain's national football team successfully defeated Portugal 1-0 and advanced to the quarterfinal stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to a goal by Mikel Merino in stoppage time. Merino broke the deadlock in the first minute of second-half added time at Dallas stadium, allowing the Matadors to face the winner of the Belgium-United States match on Friday in Los Angeles.

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