A late goal ended Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s World Cup run as they fell 1-0 to Spain in the round of 16. The defeat intensified scrutiny on head coach Roberto Martinez, with fans questioning Portugal’s underwhelming tournament campaign.

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,

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We have seen the last of Cristiano Ronaldo in a Portugal jersey, and we have seen the last of Portugal in this World Cup. After over 95 minutes of play, Portugal have lost 1-0 to Spain and have been knocked out in the Round of 16.

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Appearing at his sixth World Cup, will Cristiano Ronaldo lift the famous trophy for the first time before he retires?

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Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed winning the European Championship is on the same level as becoming World Cup champions as he dodged questions over his Portugal future.