Spain advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Portugal 1-0 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with Mikel Merino settling the Round of 16 tie in the ninetieth minute. Spain controlled much of the match, maintaining fifty-five percent possession and creating more opportunities with fifteen shots compared to Portugal's ten. However, the decisive moment came late, when Merino's goal proved the difference between two qualified teams. Portugal's goalkeeper made five saves to keep the contest close, but Spain's six shots on goal versus Portugal's two ultimately decided the encounter. Merino earned Player of the Match honors for his performance. Both teams have already secured their places in the tournament's later stages, but Spain's victory sends them deeper into the competition while Portugal's tournament continues.