Result

Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in a tense Iberian derby in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 at AT&T Stadium near Dallas on 6 July 2026, with substitute Mikel Merino settling it in stoppage time.

Goals

Mikel Merino 90'+1' (Spain).

Match report

The round-of-16 clash between neighbours and rivals looked to be drifting towards extra time until two Spain substitutes combined, Ferran Torres teeing up Mikel Merino to finish low past Diogo Costa for a dramatic late winner. The result knocked Portugal out and brought the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup, while Spain marched into the quarter-finals. Watch the full Portugal vs Spain highlights above.

People also ask

Who scored in Portugal vs Spain?

Mikel Merino, with a late winner for Spain.

What was the final score of Portugal vs Spain?

Spain won 1-0.

Was this Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup?

Yes, Portugal's exit ended Ronaldo's final World Cup campaign.