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Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in added time and advances to World Cup quarter-finals
Mikel Merino scored in added time for a 1-0 win that advanced Spain to the quarter-finals. The BBC reported the result from the match against Portugal. The outcome eliminated Portugal from the tournament.
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Spain midfielder Mikel Merino scored in added time to secure a 1-0 victory over Portugal in a 2026 World Cup match, The BBC reported. The goal advanced Spain to the quarter-finals and eliminated Portugal from the tournament. The BBC described Merino as a super-sub who delivered a killer goal.
The match report carried the headline Portugal 0-1 Spain. The BBC published the account one hour before the current date.
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