A second-half goal by David Villa earned Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal and a World Cup quarterfinal place after an entertaining match on Tuesday.

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque takes no pleasure in avoiding Brazil in the World Cup second round, with Portugal an equally tough hurdle on Tuesday.

At Friday's goalless draw between Portugal and Brazil in Durban, Brazil captain Lucio was masterful in containing Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal joined Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday after the pair drew 0-0 in their final Group G game.

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz fully expects his team's final Group G clash against star-studded Brazil on Friday to be a "beautiful game".

A merciless Portugal tore North Korea to shreds in a 7-0 rout on Monday, putting them within reach of the knockout rounds.

Portugal suffered a blow on Sunday when influential midfielder Deco was ruled out of their clash with North Korea after suffering a left

Portugal got their World Cup finals off to a stuttering start with a goalless draw against a spirited Côte d'Ivoire on Tuesday.

The Soccer World Cup was rocked by a fresh injury setback on Tuesday when Portugal winger Nani was ruled out of the tournament.

Deportivo La Coruna defender Ze Castro was the only casualty for Portugal on Tuesday as coach Carlos Queiroz announced his final World Cup squad,