Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal have been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Round of 16 stage by Spain, who secured a dramatic 1-0 win in Dallas. Spain substitute Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute with a brilliant left-footed finish, bringing an end to Ronaldo’s World Cup dreams. Ronaldo broke down in tears after the game, having announced before it that this would be his last World Cup. Spain striker Mikel Oyarzabal missed a golden chance in the first half, while Portugal left-back Nuno Mendes had to be substituted due to injury. Spain will face either Belgium or co-hosts USA in the quarter-final.
