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Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career

Spain eliminates Portugal from the World Cup with a 1-0 victory, marking the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international tournament career.

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This story first appeared in 🇪🇸 Spanish coverage — 5.7 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 7, 03:24 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 6, 21:43 UTC · DAZN

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The brief

Spain has advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Portugal 1-0. The deciding factor was a late goal scored by Mikel Merino.

Coverage from AP News, Yahoo Sports, and CNBC emphasizes the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo from the World Cup. Business Insider provided guidance on how to stream the match online.

Attention shifts toward the upcoming match between the USMNT and Belgium, with CNBC reporting that a controversy involving Balogun looms over the game.

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Quick answers

Who scored the winning goal for Spain?

Mikel Merino scored the late goal that secured the 1-0 victory.

What was the final score of the match?

Spain defeated Portugal 1-0.

Which round of the World Cup did Spain advance to?

Spain has advanced to the quarterfinals.

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World Cup Spain Portugal Mikel Merino Cristiano Ronaldo

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