SportsPublished: 7 July 2026 at 08:37

World Cup: Spain knock out Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo

Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16, eliminating Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo from the tournament.

Spain advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the round of 16. The match was played on July 6, 2026, in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas.

Portugal’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo played his final World Cup match as his team was eliminated. With Portugal’s exit, all host nations have now been knocked out, following the United States’ defeat by Belgium.

In other sports news: Tadej Pogacar has taken the lead in the Tour de France; Arthur Féry continues his remarkable run at Wimbledon; and the French basketball team beat Finland, moving closer to qualifying for the 2027 World Cup.

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