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Ronaldo’s last dance: Soccer’s superstar takes his final World Cup bow in Dallas

After a 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that he will retire from the World Cup stage.

Spain eliminate Portugal on late goal, set to face winner of USMNT vs. Belgium in World Cup quarterfinals

A dull match in Dallas saw Spain get their golden chance in the dying moments, sending Ronaldo and Portugal packing

Portugal vs Spain live updates: Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time goal ends Ronaldo’s World Cup dream

Follow live Portugal vs Spain updates from 2026 World Cup on July 6 including real-time highlights, scores, results, stats and bracket implications as they happen.

Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance ends in bitter defeat - ‘I gave everything'

Playing his last World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal suffered a bitter defeat in an exciting match with rival Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo's 11 World Cup goals: The record-breaking trail that still ended without football's biggest prize

Cristiano Ronaldo's 11 World Cup goals across six editions trace a record-breaking journey that ended without the one trophy he chased longest.