Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup Round of 16. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 78th minute with a brilliant through pass from Pedri. The match marked Cristiano Ronaldo's likely final World Cup appearance at age 41. The entire stadium gave Ronaldo a standing ovation. FIFA President Infantino presented Ronaldo with a special commemorative badge engraved with 133, his all-time record goals for Portugal. Spain advances to the quarter-finals where they face Belgium in Los Angeles.