World Cup over for Ronaldo, Spain in quarterfinals

Mikel Merino came on in the 85th minute, while Ferran Torres had come on ten minutes earlier. The substitutions of Merino and Torres proved to be a good call by coach Luis de la Fuente

The pair secured a big win for Spain against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal on Monday evening in Arlington, Texas.

Torres played a brilliant ball to Merino, who made no mistake from close range to secure Spain’s place in the World Cup quarterfinals.

The goal conceded in the 90th minute also decided the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 clash.

Ronaldo has appeared at six World Cups with Portugal. This is very likely the final World Cup for the superstar, Ronaldo.