Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career
Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal propelled Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals and signaled the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.
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The brief
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in a World Cup match, with Mikel Merino scoring the winning goal in stoppage time. This result eliminated Portugal from the tournament and concluded Cristiano Ronaldo's participation in the World Cup.
Coverage from ESPN, Reuters, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the emotional impact of Ronaldo's exit and the role of Merino as the hero for Spain. Following the victory over Portugal, Spain proceeded to defeat Belgium to secure a place in the semi-finals, as reported by the BBC and Reuters.
Spain is now set to face France in a semi-final tie. Meanwhile, other quarterfinal activity includes a match between England and Norway.
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Quick answers
Who scored the winning goal against Portugal?
Mikel Merino scored the goal in stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory for Spain.
What was the outcome of Spain's match against Belgium?
Spain beat Belgium to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Who will Spain face in the semi-finals?
Spain is set to play France in the semi-final tie.
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