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Spain and Portugal clash as Cristiano Ronaldo bids to extend his final ...
Spain and Portugal clash as Cristiano Ronaldo bids to extend his final ... FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 2m ago Advertisement live Updated1m ago Portugal and Spain are level in a tense Iberian derby at the 2026 World Cup. Nuno Mendes hit the crossbar in a first half of few chances, but was later forced off injured in a huge blow for Portugal. The winners will face the USMNT or Belgium in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles on Friday. 65' Portugal 0-0 Spain And there's the first Spain shot on target since the 16th minute — once again it is Baena's effort that needs saving. It was a much easier save than the last one for Costa who could have thrown his hat on it as it dribbled towards his bottom corner. It feels like Spain are starting to turn the screw after a slow start to this second half. 62' Portugal 0-0 Spain Spain are certainly pleasing on the eye, but they have not managed a shot on target since Baena's effort that was superbly saved by Costa in the 16th minute. 61' Portugal 0-0 Spain Spain have had a lot of the ball in this second half, but they have done precious little with it. They did manage to work a yard of space just outside the penalty area a moment ago, …
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Spain, Portugal renew rivalry in World Cup last 16
Spain, Portugal renew rivalry in World Cup last 16 The rivals have met 41 times, including memorable World Cup and Euro clashes. Md Istiak 04 July, 2026, 05:10 pm Last modified: 04 July, 2026, 05:12 pm Photo: Collected For nearly a month, the World Cup has been a celebration of dreams. Some nations have lived them. Others have watched them disappear. Now, the tournament enters its most unforgiving stage. There are no second chances, no room for recovery, and no consolation prizes. Every match becomes a final, every mistake can end a campaign, and every whistle sends one team home. Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel As the Round of 16 gathers momentum, the spotlight turns to one of its biggest fixtures. Spain and Portugal renew one of football's fiercest rivalries in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, with a place in the quarter-finals and a World Cup dream on the line. Different routes, same ambition Spain looked every bit a title contender. The reigning European champions brushed aside Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Marc Cucurella providing both assists. They have now won all four matches, scored 10 goals, and remain…
bluesky 3d ago 380644f8… source ↗
Spain and Portugal clash as Cristiano Ronaldo bids to extend his final World Cup: Live updates https://www.europesays.com/spain/50990/ Simply recalling the notes from Portugal’s win over Croatia mak...
Spain and Portugal clash as Cristiano Ronaldo bids to extend his final World Cup: Live updates https://www.europesays.com/spain/50990/ Simply recalling the notes from Portugal’s win over Croatia makes for fascinating reading — so here you go!…
hindu 3d ago 385310ec… source ↗
FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain eye revenge as Ronaldo’s Portugal loom in last-16
FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain eye revenge as Ronaldo’s Portugal loom in last-16 Spain eye revenge against Portugal for their 2-2 loss at last years UEFA Nation’s League final
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Spain defeats Portugal, advances to play World Cup quarterfinal at SoFi ...
Spain defeats Portugal, advances to play World Cup quarterfinal at SoFi ... Mikel Merino sends Spain to quarterfinals, ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career ARLINGTON, Texas — Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Merino had just been knocked down, and a foul was called. While a Portugal player argued, Merino played the ball back in, ran toward the goal andeasily beat goalkeeper Diogo Costaafter taking a pass from Ferran Torres. Spain advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since winning its only World Cup title in 2010 in South Africa. La Roja will play either the United States or Belgium on Friday in Inglewood, California. Ronaldo was trying to get Portugal to the quarterfinals in a second consecutive tournament for the first time. Instead, the career on soccer’s biggest stage is over for the all-time leader in international goals (146) and appearances (233). SPAIN TAKES THE LEAD ON THE STROKE OF STOPPAGE TIME 🇪🇸Mikel Merino is the hero!pic.twitter.com/6pVqi1itwF Merino didn’t enter until the 85th minute, and his heads-up play showe…
bluesky 4d ago 73702bbc… source ↗
Ronaldo vs Yamal: Spain’s Record-Breaking Defense Faces Portugal Icon in FIFA World Cup 2026 Last-16 Clash https://www.byteseu.com/2168584/ The Spanish men’s national side carried out some free kick...
Ronaldo vs Yamal: Spain’s Record-Breaking Defense Faces Portugal Icon in FIFA World Cup 2026 Last-16 Clash https://www.byteseu.com/2168584/ The Spanish men’s national side carried out some free kick practice ahead of their side’s hotly-anticipated round of 16 FIFA World Cup clash against …
bluesky 3d ago 84271205… source ↗
Spain and Portugal clash as Cristiano Ronaldo bids to extend his final World Cup: Live updates https://www.europesays.com/football/28115/ Simply recalling the notes from Portugal’s win over Croatia ...
Spain and Portugal clash as Cristiano Ronaldo bids to extend his final World Cup: Live updates https://www.europesays.com/football/28115/ Simply recalling the notes from Portugal’s win over Croatia makes for fascinating reading — so here you go!…
aljazeera 3d ago 90ca8618… source ↗
Portugal vs Spain: World Cup last 16 – Ronaldo, Yamal, start and prediction
Portugal vs Spain: World Cup last 16 – Ronaldo, Yamal, start and prediction Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Lamine Yamal-powered Spain in an Iberian football derby in the World Cup round of 16.
dailysabah 4d ago 9e9e6ede… source ↗
Heavyweights Spain, Portugal renew rivalry in World Cup last-16
Heavyweights Spain, Portugal renew rivalry in World Cup last-16 Spain and Portugal renew one of international football's fiercest rivalries in Monday's World Cup Round of 16, with veteran Cristiano Ronaldo facing teenage star Lamine Y...
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FIFA World Cup: Heartbreak for Ronaldo! Spain Knock Out Portugal Late
FIFA World Cup: Heartbreak for Ronaldo! Spain Knock Out Portugal Late Spain have knocked Portugal out of the World Cup after Mikel Merino’s late goal sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup campaign. Portugal’s World Cup journey is over after Mikel Merino’s late strike sent Spain into the next round with a dramatic 1-0 victory. The goal left Cristiano Ronaldo furious as Portugal’s defence opened up, allowing Merino a clear opportunity to fire Spain ahead in stoppage time. The defeat could mark the end of Ronaldo’s World Cup career, with the 41-year-old having already said this tournament would be his last. Portugal pushed desperately for an equaliser in the final moments, and Bernardo Silva came agonisingly close. The midfielder rose highest to meet a dangerous cross but could only send his header onto the roof of the Spain net. Spain survive the late scare and advance, while Portugal’s World Cup dream comes to an end. Spain lead 1-0 in the Iberian Derby after the substitute produced a huge late breakthrough. After a tense contest where both teams cancelled each other out, Merino arrived at the perfect moment to finally break Portugal’s resi…
france24 3d ago f7c2bfde… source ↗
Portugal vs Spain live: Yamal and Ronaldo go head-to-head in World Cup showdown
Portugal vs Spain live: Yamal and Ronaldo go head-to-head in World Cup showdown European champions Spain face Iberian rivals Portugal in a last-16 showdown pitting teen prodigy Lamine Yamal against 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. Win or lose, the Portuguese veteran has vowed he will be “one thousand per cent” at peace with his career. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute match commentary.

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cross-perspective · 4Portugal and Spain are playing each other in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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aljazeera“Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Lamine Yamal-powered Spain in an Iberian football derby in the World Cup round of 16.” bluesky“Ronaldo vs Yamal: Spain’s Record-Breaking Defense Faces Portugal Icon in FIFA World Cup 2026 Last-16 Clash” dailysabah“Spain and Portugal renew one of international football's fiercest rivalries in Monday's World Cup Round of 16, with veteran Cristiano Ronaldo facing teenage star Lamine Y...” france24“European champions Spain face Iberian rivals Portugal in a last-16 showdown pitting teen prodigy Lamine Yamal against 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.” hindu“Spain eye revenge as Ronaldo’s Portugal loom in last-16” nytimes.com“Portugal and Spain are level in a tense Iberian derby at the 2026 World Cup.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo is a member of Portugal’s team in the match.
hindu
The match is described as an Iberian derby.
nytimes.com
Spain seeks revenge for a 2-2 loss at the previous year’s UEFA Nations League final.
hindu
Cristiano Ronaldo said he will be “one thousand per cent” at peace with his career.
france24
Nuno Mendes hit the crossbar in the first half and later was forced off injured.
nytimes.com
The winners will face the USMNT or Belgium in the quarter‑finals in Los Angeles on Friday.
nytimes.com
The match score was 0‑0 at the 61st, 62nd and 65th minutes.
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Baena’s shot on target in the 16th minute was saved by Costa.
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Spain had more ball possession in the second half.
nytimes.com

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