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Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career
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· July 6, 2026
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Key points The decisive moment came when Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time, securing a 1-0 victory for Spain. This development came at the expense of Portugal, ending the World Cup career of Cristiano Ronaldo.
A significant event occurred in the world of soccer, with Spain advancing to the quarterfinals. This development came at the expense of Portugal, ending the World Cup career of Cristiano Ronaldo. The decisive moment came when Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time, securing a 1-0 victory for Spain.
Merino's goal followed a series of passes and a notable play by Ferran Torres. Further details about the match are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding Merino's goal and the reactions of the teams involved.
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Category: local Published: July 6, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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