Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career
Spain advances to the World Cup quarterfinals following a late goal by Mikel Merino that ended Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.
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The brief
Spain has defeated Portugal to secure a place in the World Cup quarterfinals. The match, held at Dallas Stadium, was decided by a late goal scored by Mikel Merino.
Coverage from AP News, Dallas News, USA Today, and WRAL describes the contest as a hard-fought match. Reports focus on the conclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup chapter and the impact of Merino's scoring.
Attention now turns to Spain's upcoming quarterfinal match. WRAL notes that Ronaldo exited the tournament with a 'clear conscience'.
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Quick answers
Who scored the winning goal?
Mikel Merino scored the late goal that sent Spain to the quarterfinals.
Where did the match take place?
The game was held at Dallas Stadium.
What was Ronaldo's reaction to the loss?
According to WRAL, Ronaldo remained stoic and exited with a 'clear conscience'.
Coverage (9)
- Spain takes down Ronaldo & Portugal, heads to World Cup quarter-finals Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- How to Watch Portugal Vs. Spain Online for Free From Anywhere Business Insider · 1h ago
- CR7 OUT! Spain Eliminates Portugal 1-0, World Cup Post-Match Reaction & USMNT vs Belgium Preview Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- World Cup in photos: Balogun controversy looms over U.S.-Belgium match, Ronaldo bows out CNBC · 1h ago
- Cristiano Ronaldo exits final World Cup with 'clear conscience' ESPN · 1h ago
- Dallas Stadium sees Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo close out World Cup chapter Dallas News · 3h ago
- Portugal and Spain fight hard in World Cup match USA Today · 3h ago
- A stoic Cristiano Ronaldo exits last World Cup with 'clear conscience' after Portugal loses to Spain WRAL · 3h ago
- Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career AP News · 3h ago broke it first
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