Spain Eliminates Portugal 1-0 to Advance in World Cup

In a dramatic last 16 match at the World Cup on Monday night, Spain triumphed over Portugal with a score of 1-0. The match remained goalless for 90 minutes until substitute Merino scored a late goal, securing Spain's advancement to the quarter-finals.

This defeat marked the end of Portugal's World Cup aspirations, notably impacting Cristiano Ronaldo, who aimed to win the tournament for the final time. Spain's victory means they will face either Belgium or the USA in the quarter-finals, scheduled for early Tuesday morning.