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The Clubs With the Most Goals Scored at the 2026 World Cup

A number of players from the biggest clubs in the world contributed to the highest scoring World Cup in history.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: The Independent’s best XI from historic event

Indy Sport’s writers voted on a collective XI after the biggest World Cup of all time in North America

The Independent UK

What Life After Cristiano Ronaldo Could Look Like for Portugal

Portugal hasn’t been to a World Cup without Ronaldo since 2002.

Sports Illustrated

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How Two Substitutes Sent Spain Through and Ended Ronaldo's World Cup Story

Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in second-half stoppage time as Ronaldo's World Cup career ends; La Roja advance to face the USA or Belgium.

Latin Times

Portugal 0–1 Spain: Four Takeaways From Match That Could End Ronaldo’s International Career

A late goal from Spain substitute Mikel Merino decided the World Cup round of 16 match.

Sports Illustrated

Portugal vs. Spain Player Ratings: Merino Dashes Ronaldo’s World Cup Dream

Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time strike saw La Roja past their Iberian neighbors in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated

Portugal vs Spain player ratings: How did Cristiano Ronaldo perform on his World Cup swansong?

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Ronaldo was visibly emotional after Mikel Merino’s late winner knocked the Selecao out of the World Cup

The Independent UK

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Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out

Mikel Merino’s goal in the first minute of second-half injury time earned Spain a well-deserved 1-0 win against Portugal and a place in the quarter-finals

The Guardian - UK

Merino strikes late as Spain edge Portugal, drawing curtain on Ronaldo's World Cup career

Substitute Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner as European champions Spain beat Iberian rivals Portugal in a tense last-16 encounter to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals and put an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage.

France 24

Portugal vs Spain: Merino scores in injury time to send La Roja to quarter-finals

Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time as Spain edged Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday, extending La Roja's run without conceding a goal and putting an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.

France 24

How to watch Portugal vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channel, World Cup highlights

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal both start, while Joao Felix replaces Rafael Leao on the left wing for Portugal against Spain. Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 clash for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Portugal vs. Spain Predictions

Spain enter as -110 favorites with three clean sheets in four World Cup 2026 matches. Here's our pick for the Iberian derby at AT&T Stadium on July 6.

Sports Lens

Portugal vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Iberian foes collide with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Predicted Lineup vs. Spain: World Cup Round of 16

Roberto Martínez has a huge decision to make regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s inclusion.

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The Guardian - UK

Luis de la Fuente: ‘I say this with the greatest respect: we have the best midfield in the world’

Spain’s manager answers your questions on advice for Lamine Yamal, the hardest thing about being a coach and how the current team compares to the winners of 2010

Evening Standard

Portugal XI vs Spain: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Cristiano Ronaldo could be playing in his final game on football’s biggest stage

Evening Standard

Portugal vs Spain: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Iberian rivals go head to head for a place in quarter-finals in Dallas

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Player Ratings vs. Croatia: Ronaldo Plays Villain and Hero in Sensational Clash

The Seleção das Quinas did enough to escape with a win, but it was not without controversy.

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The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks teammate’s World Cup record with first-ever knockout goal

Ronaldo ended a six-tournament wait to score for Portugal in the World Cup knockouts but was substituted 12 minutes later

TechRadar

How to watch Portugal vs Croatia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Cristiano Ronaldo faces Luka Modric at FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both start as Portugal face Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere.

Evening Standard

Portugal vs Croatia lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Luka Modric for a place in the last-16

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Predicted Lineup vs. Croatia: World Cup Round of 32

Failure to win Group K ensures a tough opening knockout match for Roberto Martínez’s side.

Sports Lens

World Cup 2026 R32 Portugal vs. Croatia Predictions and Picks

Portugal vs. Croatia at BMO Field on July 2. We back Portugal at -125 for a controlled, low-scoring win under 2.5 goals in the World Cup 2026 R32.

FourFourTwo

Portugal vs Colombia prediction: Can Cristiano Ronaldo fire his nation to Group K glory?

Portugal vs Colombia is a battle for first position in Group K, but can Cristiano Ronaldo fire his team to victory?

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Predicted Lineup vs. Colombia: World Cup Group K

Cristiano Ronaldo starred in a glitzy attacking performance against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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