Madrid, July 6 -- Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez congratulated the men's national side on their qualification to the quarterfinals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup, saying that they have proven that "talent, teamwork, and ambition can take you very far".

A late, 91st-minute strike from substitute Mikel Merino helped Spain secure a narrow 1-0 win over Portugal in their FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash, sending the Cristiano Ronaldo-led side out of the competition in front of a packed Dallas crowd on Monday.

In a post on X, the Spanish PM said, "To the quarterfinals! You've once again proven that talent, teamwork, and ambition can take you very far. The whole country is with you. Let's go, Spain!"

The match was filled with chances to ...