The Portugal team got eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the quarterfinals.
In its match with Spain, Portugal was defeated 1-0 in a closely contested last-16 match.
Spain has booked its place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The knockout match was played in Dallas, United States (US).
Spain dominated the match by scoring the first goal, while Portugal relied on counter-attacks and a disciplined defence to stay in the contest.
The decisive moment came in the 90th minute, when Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the match to give Spain a late lead.
Portugal pushed for an equaliser during stoppage time, but Spain’s defence held firm to secure victory and a place in the last eight.
Spain will now face the winner of the round-of-16 match between the US and Belgium in the quarter-finals.
The defeat brought Portugal’s World Cup journey to an end and also ended captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest attempt to win football’s biggest prize.
Ronaldo led the attack throughout the match but was unable to create enough clear opportunities against Spain’s organised defence.
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Govt announces Rs250,000 for landowners with 5 acres
The Punjab government has announced financial support for eligible families receiving farmland under its Apna Khet Apna Rozgar scheme, with beneficiaries set to receive Rs250,000 if they are allotted five acres of land.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the provincial government would provide Rs50,000 per acre to help families begin cultivation on the land allocated to them.
Speaking at a ceremony, she said the ballot for the scheme had been conducted on a 100% merit basis, adding that the beneficiaries included some of the province’s most deserving families.
Under the programme, 30,000 successful applicants have each been allotted five acres of cultivable government land on a 20-year free lease.
Maryam Nawaz said that the government would also provide technical assistance to help beneficiaries cultivate their land and improve agricultural production.
She added that the scheme is aimed at empowering farmers across different regions of Punjab, including Thal, Potohar, southern Punjab and central Punjab.
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