Spain advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16.

Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, just minutes after coming off the bench.

Spain also extended its historical dominance over Portugal by securing its 19th victory in meetings between the two sides and will now face the winner of the United States-Belgium match.