- Cristiano Ronaldo bowed out of the World Cup — scoring in a record six tournaments and becoming the oldest player to score in a knockout match, but Portugal still exited.
- Spain advanced after Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time winner in Dallas, knocking Portugal out and sending La Roja to the quarterfinals.
- The match featured a captivating duel between youngster Lamine Yamal and fullback Nuno Mendes, with Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa also producing several brilliant saves.
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