Spain tops, Portugal second
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Kaliningrad, Russia: Spain snatched a 2-2 draw against Morocco on Monday to qualify for the World Cup last 16 and take the top spot in Group B ahead of Portugal.
Spain will play Russia in the last 16. Portugal finished second in the group with five points behind Spain on goals scored, and will meet Uruguay in the last 16.
Morocco striker Khalid Boutaib gave his side a shock early lead but Isco levelled. Morocco, already eliminated, struck again in the 81st minute when substitute Youssef En-Nesyri crashed in a header. But substitute Iago Aspas levelled in stoppage-time.
Portugal qualified for the round of 16 despite being held 1-1 by Iran after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty.
Ronaldo had a chance to extend the lead when he won a penalty in the 51st minute but Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand dived to his left to save his effort from the spot.