Spain “I wouldn’t know what a team has to be like to be considered a favorite. What is clear is that Spain has improved throughout its five matches, going from less to more. T

For Spain, it is too early to think about facing Argentina in the final, as that is the only possible route to face the CONMEBOL side.

Although they suffered more than expected and needed extra time, Lionel Messi and Argentina have punched their ticket to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, keeping their dream of back-to-back world titles alive and well.

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A heroic 90th-minute goal from Mikel Merino off the bench sent Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals on Monday, July 6, with a 1-0 defeat of Portugal. Merino entered for Pedri in the 85th minute and scored off a brilliant assist from Fernan Torres,

Cristiano Ronaldo is finished on the World Cup stage. The Portugal star confirmed this year's tournament would be his final one on Sunday and then saw his team's run come to an end in the round of 16 with Monday's 1-0 loss to Spain.

Whoever wins Monday’s game between the United States and Belgium will have difficult challenge awaiting them in the World Cup quarterfinals. The winner will face Spain, who scored a late goal to defeat Iberian rival Portugal,