The most chaotic moment of Portugal’s Round of 16 match against Spain came in the 91st minute. Spain's Ferran Torres set up Mikel Merino for an added-time winner to send La Roja through to the quarterfinals, breaking millions of Portuguese hearts and ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of a World Cup title.
The second-most chaotic moment didn’t take place on the pitch but in the mixed zone where hundreds of journalists crowded into the basement of AT&T Stadium to get a prime viewing spot for the post-match player interviews.
Manchester City’s Rodri was first to speak, followed by his club teammate Rúben Dias as the first Portugal player to appear in front of the media. As journalists prepared for an opportunity to ask Portuguese players about their heartbreaking collapse in Texas, a bizarre exchange took place.
