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USA vs Belgium: Who won the World Cup game last night?

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The Independent UK

World Cup: Spain knock out Portugal in Ronaldo swan song match

Spain have qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Portugal (1-0). Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has played his final World Cup match.

France 24

IShowSpeed Erupts in Anger over Cristiano Ronaldo Prank While Emotional After Portugal's Loss to Spain

IShowSpeed's emotional reaction to a fan's prank involving Cristiano Ronaldo went viral after Portugal's defeat to Spain, sparking debate over fan behaviour and internet fame.

International Business Times UK

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USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain

USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0.

Euronews

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Retiring After Portugal's Exit? What You Need To Know

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup after Portugal's elimination by Spain. Despite not retiring, Ronaldo plans to enjoy his final tournament, aiming to play with his son in the future.

International Business Times UK

Belgium thump ragged USA to end co-hosts' World Cup dream and set up Spain clash

Charles De Ketalaere scored twice as Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. The buildup to the match was overshadowed by a row over US President Donald Trump's extraordinary intervention…

France 24

Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup career ends as Spain reach quarters with 1-0 win

Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Portugal in the ninety-first minute. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal, breaking through a resilient Portuguese defense. This win propelled the Spanish team into the tournament's quarter-final stage. The defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance. Spain now awaits…

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‘I leave with a clear conscience. I’ve done everything I could. Portugal had never won a cup before me’ Cristiano Ronaldo teases retirement after World Cup exit

Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo has teased his retirement from international football following his country's elimination at the 2026 World Cup

FourFourTwo

‘I go with a clear conscience’: Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he has played his last World Cup game

Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal’s 1-0 defeat by Spain was his last World Cup game, but that even at 41 he had not yet made a decision about his future

The Guardian - UK

“My prayers weren’t answered”: IShowSpeed abruptly bursts into tears after Spain eliminate Portugal from FIFA World Cup

IShowSpeed was left heartbroken after Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to send Spain through and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup campaign. Speed became emotional during his reaction, saying he believed Portugal would win the tournament…

The Times of India

Roberto Martinez confirms decision to leave Portugal after tepid World Cup exit to Spain

The Portugal head coach has stepped down immediately after losing a dull round of 16 clash to Spain

The Independent UK

Mikel Merino comes full circle with Spain in touching tale of fathers and sons

Having battled back from injury to make the World Cup, the matchwinner’s goal was a deserved payoff for unsung sacrifices

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest World Cup failure leaves one predictable regret

The legendary Ronaldo’s World Cup dream is surely over, writes Richard Jolly, with the manager wasting another tournament by placing the 41-year-old’s interests ahead of the team

The Independent UK

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.

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Radio France Internationale

Merino's late strike takes Spain past Portugal into World Cup quarter-finals

Mikel Merino scored in second half stoppage time at the Dallas Stadium on Monday to send Spain past Portugal into the last eight at the 2026 World Cup and end the World Cup career of Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Evening Standard

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves pitch in tears as World Cup dream snuffed out for good

Mikel Merino scored late winner as La Roja edged past Selecao in last-16

Bangkok Post

Last-gasp Merino strike gives Spain 1-0 win over Portugal in World Cup last 16

ARLINGTON, Texas: Spain ⁠substitute Mikel ⁠Merino broke through a stubborn Portugal defence in the 91st minute to earn his side a 1-0 win on Monday and take theme into the quarter-finals, bringing the curtain ‌down on Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after Portugal crash out of World Cup to Spain’s stoppage-time winner

The Portugal captain, at 41, has played his last World Cup match as Portugal exited the competition on Monday

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears as Portugal crash out of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup by Spain on Monday evening. Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the game in the 91st minute as Portugal suffered World Cup heartbreak. This is almost certain to be Ronaldo’s final World…

The Guardian - UK

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

France 24

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.

The Independent UK

Arsenal star ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream as Spain beat Portugal

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