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Spain beats Portugal in 91st minute to reach World Cup quarters

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · El País

Spain advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup after a dramatic 91st-minute goal against Portugal, overcoming the absence of injured stars like Pedri and Olmo.

With key figures like Lamine Yamal struggling and Pedri and Olmo absent, substitutes Mikel Merino and Ferran Torres stepped up to defeat a reactive Portugal and secure the victory in the 91st minute. extract-html.com

The goal validated the changes made by manager De la Fuente, showcasing the team's solid, collective spirit led by Rodri despite the absence of their usual superstars.

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