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Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup era appears over after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain, with coach Roberto Martínez blamed for overemphasizing the veteran star; Spain’s cohesive performance signals a deep run ahead and caps a disappointing Portugal campaign overall.
Portugal were eliminated 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup, and Cristiano Ronaldo insisted that his Euro 2016 triumph for Portugal holds the same magnitude as winning the World Cup. Tears flowed after the defeat as he reflected on a 27‑game World Cup career, historic goals in six finals, and a push toward 1,000 career goals, all while remaining under contract with Al Nassr through 2027 and hinting retirement may come later.
Cristiano Ronaldo was tearful after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup round of 16, marking his sixth and final World Cup. He said he gave his all and leaves with a clear conscience, acknowledging the heartbreak but underscoring his lasting legacy. Ronaldo is under contract with Al-Nassr for one more season, and his World Cup career includes six tournaments and 11 goals in 27 matches, cementing him as one of football’s all-time greats.
Cristiano Ronaldo, in tears after Portugal's World Cup exit, says this may be his last World Cup and that he will take time to reflect before deciding his international future, stressing he won’t rush the decision and cherishing 23 years with Portugal and three titles, with Euro 2016 held as significant as a World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, was largely peripheral as Portugal were eliminated by Spain in the World Cup last 16, exposing a blunt, disjointed side that failed to reignite his grand farewell. Coach Roberto Martinez kept Ronaldo on the pitch to the end while teammates such as Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha underperformed, and Goncalo Ramos made a late impact off the bench, underscoring that Portugal’s failure went beyond one player and reflected wider squad issues.
Mikel Merino scored a stoppage-time winner to lift Spain over Portugal, sending Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals and bringing Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career to a close.
Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to give Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup last 16, sending La Roja to the quarterfinals and likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career; Spain also extended its streak of shutouts behind goalkeeper Unai Simón.
World Cup Round of 32 Day 22 saw Portugal edge Croatia as Ronaldo finally scored in knockout play from a 66th-minute penalty, with Gonçalo Ramos adding a late goal to seal the win and send Portugal into a Round of 16 meeting with Spain in Arlington on July 6; Modrić’s Croatia appearance may be his last World Cup. In other games, Spain beat Austria with Yamal and Oyarzabal starring, while Switzerland beat Algeria to reach knockouts for the first time since 1938 and Unai Simón extended his minutes-without-conceding record.
Portugal failed to spark in a sweltering Miami group match, wasting several clear chances as Colombia pressed to break through. Diogo Costa stood out with six saves, Ronaldo had multiple sightlines but lacked the legs to convert, and a stoppage-time Davinson Sánchez header was ruled offside after VAR. The goalless draw leaves Group K open and drawn criticism on Roberto Martínez’s attacking setup.
Portugal were largely listless in attack, wasting several clear chances as Ronaldo struggled and Diogo Costa stood tall with key saves in a 0-0 World Cup draw against Colombia in Miami. Colombia surged after halftime (11 shots, 3 on target) and had a stoppage-time Davinson Sánchez header ruled offside after a VAR review, leaving Portugal to rue attacking wastefulness and lineup decisions by Roberto Martínez as they settle for second in Group K.
Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw sparked attention as Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Katia Aveiro posted cryptic critiques and then shared Brazil‑themed Instagram stories, including wearing a Brazil outfit, underscoring her Brazil allegiance through her marriage to Brazilian businessman Alexandre Bertolucci amid Ronaldo’s ongoing World Cup scrutiny.
Portugal opened with a 1-0 lead against DR Congo, but Ronaldo’s ongoing goal drought and preference to stay on the pitch overshadowed the performance, with Portugal ultimately drawing 1-1 as critics argue his presence is hampering the team and the coach’s adjustments.
Thierry Henry criticized Cristiano Ronaldo's movement during Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo, saying 'The team needs to score, not you need to score' after Ronaldo failed to convert a late chance. Ronaldo, the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, is at the center of selection debates for Portugal manager Roberto Martinez as the squad boasts a wealth of midfield talent; Portugal's next game is against Uzbekistan.
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener as Cristiano Ronaldo, the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, struggled for space and touches, with all three shots off target; coach Roberto Martinez defended him, while pundits debated Ronaldo's role as Portugal chase a knockout run and the potential for him to score in upcoming group games.
Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their World Cup opener. Thierry Henry criticized Cristiano Ronaldo for chasing a personal goal instead of helping the team, pointing to a second-half moment where Ronaldo ran into Bruno Fernandes’s path. Ronaldo, 41, is playing in a record sixth World Cup with 143 international goals; Portugal’s next match is vs Uzbekistan on June 23, and Roberto Martinez could mix things up by bringing Ronaldo off the bench.