Spain scores in stoppage time to defeat Portugal, potentially end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career

For 90 minutes Monday, Spain-Portugal appeared destined for extra time with a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals at stake. But Spain’s Mikel Merino took a pass from Ferran Torres and slipped it past Portugal goaltender Diogo Costa for a stoppage time goal in the 91st minute. SPAIN STUNS RONALDO AND PORTUGAL LATE 😱 pic.twitter.com/KGsHo7mD3P — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 6, 2026 The goal broke a scoreless tie and ultimately secured a 1-0 win for Spain, which advances to the quarterfinals and ends Portugal’s run in what was likely the final World Cup game for 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal had multiple chances to equalize, but a Rafael Leão header fro the box finished above the crossbar, and a free kick in the final seconds of the game resulted in a shot that landed wide left of the goal With the win, Spain advances to take on the winner of Monday night’s USA-Belgium game in the quarterfinals. This story will be updated.