World Cup: Spain, Portugal advance to knockout round following draws
Spain players celebrate following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Spain and Morocco at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 25, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. Credit: Getty Images / Richard Heathcote
MOSCOW — Spain has won its World Cup group and Portugal has finished second after simultaneous video reviews in the dying moments gave Spain a 2-2 draw with Morocco and Portugal a 1-1 draw with Iran.
The results from Monday’s late matches mean Spain will play Russia and Portugal will meet Uruguay to begin the round of 16.
Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty kick saved and Iran just missed a game-winner deep in stoppage time that would have seen them advance.
Iran and Morocco have been eliminated.
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