Spain: Spain advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, currently being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, after defeating Portugal 1-0 today at Dallas Stadium in the Round of 16. According to Emirates News Agency, Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the match in the first minute of second-half stoppage time (90+1), sending Spain through to the last eight. Spain will face the winner of the Round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium, scheduled to take place later today.