# Live Match: Spain vs Portugal, FIFA World Cup Round of 16 — Iberian Giants Clash for a Last-Eight Berth

> Spain edged out Iberian neighbours Portugal in a tense FIFA World Cup Round of 16 encounter, with Mikel Merino's 90th-minute strike delivering the decisive blow. A largely cautious contest saw neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lamine Yamal impose themselves, before that late goal broke the deadlock and settled the tie.

**Type:** article · **Category:** Live · **Published:** 2026-07-06 · **Source:** TrendKia
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Spain edged out Iberian neighbours Portugal in a tense FIFA World Cup Round of 16 encounter, with Mikel Merino's 90th-minute strike delivering the decisive blow. A largely cautious contest saw neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lamine Yamal impose themselves, before that late goal broke the deadlock and settled the tie.

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