Merino strikes late, Spain edge Portugal into World Cup quarters

Mikel Merino sends Spain through

Spain 1–0 Portugal. Mikel Merino scored the winner, late, and your team are into the World Cup quarter-finals (2). Bruno Fernandes called it plainly: "It was a missed opportunity" (2). Spain did not blink.

Belgium next after dismantling USA

Belgium beat USA 4–1 to set up the quarter-final (4). That means Rodri and Manchester City teammate Jeremy Doku face each other for a spot in the semis. Belgium looked sharp, but your team just knocked out Portugal, momentum is real.

Betis land their first signing

Facundo Bernal is a Betis player. The Uruguayan midfielder joins from Fluminense as Betis's first signing for 2026–27 (1). His first words: "Vamos a pelear cosas importantes", we're going to fight for important things (1). Confident.

Salah linked with LaLiga move

Mohamed Salah is reportedly a serious target for a LaLiga giant, with Football365 naming a club looking to replace an outgoing legend (3). No name confirmed yet. Watch this space.

Fan reactions

Merino's goal hit hard. Arsenal fans on Reddit shared his post-match words about the injury battle that nearly kept him from this moment: "The fact of being here a few months ago was unthinkable." The thread is full of love for a player who fought back. Meanwhile, Arsenal supporters are already eyeing that Spain–Belgium clash, Trossard on one side, Merino on the other. Read the Merino thread here.