Spain, Portugal and 2026 World Cup
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Despite a wealth of talent, Portugal drew two of their group games. Mark Carey takes a look at how they are playing
The World Cup is set for the round of 16 after drama in the first knockout stage. Eight matches will determine the quarterfinals. We raked them all.
Spain's Lamine Yamal shared a special moment with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo after the team's Round of 16 win.
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'World's best player' Cristiano Ronaldo says his World Cup career is over but Portugal decision can wait
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup ended with a Spanish sting in the tail, courtesy of Mikel Merino's last-gasp winner that earned a 1-0 round-of-16 win on July 6, but he was unwilling to make a hasty call on his international future.
With 95 of the record 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup now complete, there has been no shortage of memorable matches at the tournament, and the best is still yet to come in the final eight matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream was ended by fierce international rivals Spain, who progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup thanks to a last-gasp winner from Mikel Merino. In a poor game of few chances,
Cristiano Ronaldo's last dance? Portugal faces Spain for spot in World Cup quarters. Follow for updates.
