The Spaniards will now face World Cup hosts Russia in the second round after Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by Iran in the night's other game.

Portugal will face Uruguay in Sochi on June 30 for a place in the quarter-finals after ending Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout phase for the first time.

After a breathless 3-3 draw with Portugal in their opening game, La Roja laboured to a 1-0 victory over Iran, and require at least a point in Kaliningrad against a Morocco side playing for pride to guarantee a last 16 berth.

Spain face a tough challenge to reach the FIFA World Cup 2018 knockout as the 2010 champions take on eliminated Morocco in their Group B clash at Kaliningrad Stadium on Monday.

Some players believe World Cup success is earned through exercise, diet and endless practice drills -- others are convinced it's a matter of wearing lucky underwear.

Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal have room to improve at the World Cup after his early goal secured a 1-0 win over Morocco as the European champions edged closer to the last 16.

Ronaldo's sole goal in the Portugal vs Morocco match also made him the leading goal-scorer of the FIFA World Cup 2018 with four goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo followed up his opening game heroics at the World Cup with the only goal in a 1-0 win for Portugal against Morocco as the European champions edged closer to the last 16.

FIFA World Cup 2018, Portugal vs Morocco: Morocco are out of contention for the World Cup in Russia after Portugal beat the north African side 1-0 in their Group B match on Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be in the limelight as Portugal seek first win in their World Cup Group B match vs Morocco.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be keen to add to his first-match heroics against Spain.

Bouhaddouz's mistake in injury-time means Iran emerge as the early challengers to Spain and Portugal in Group B.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Highlights Morocco vs Iran: Iran beat Morocco in a thrilling encounter

Morocco and Iran face off in Group B opener at St Petersburg Stadium on Friday with an aim to springing a surprise by progressing to the Round of 16.

Morocco and Iran would be very keen to claim points in their Group B opener before they face big guns Spain and Portugal.