Pedro Neto's Portugal suffer late 2026 World Cup heartbreak as Spain advance
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto and the Portugal national team were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain. A stoppage-time goal by substitute Mikel Merino secured Spain's place in the quarter-finals.
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The World Cup is a major global sporting event, and player performance impacts both national team standings and club-level player valuation.
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto's World Cup journey has come to an end after a stoppage-time goal from Mikel Merino saw Portugal eliminated by Spain in the Round of 16.
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