Cristiano Ronaldo’s Full World Cup Record With Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo has broken countless records on the international stage. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
'You've Killed Us': Chris Sutton Blasts Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Granddad' Performance as Portugal Crashes Out of World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup ended in heartbreak as Portugal lost to Spain. Criticism of Ronaldo's performance and Martínez's tactics reignited debate over Portugal's reliance on the veteran star. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
5 Teams With the Best Odds to Win the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached a stage where every match carries weight beyond the final score. Deep into the knockout rounds, with fewer teams remaining, the gap between hopeful contenders and genuine title threats has become increasingly clear. inkl · Jul 7
How to destroy a feelgood factor with a sad star-spangled World Cup response In today’s Football Daily: USA. USA. US … oh The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
FIFA World Cup 2026 results: Who won yesterday's match between Portugal and Spain? Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal. Mikel Merino scored a dramatic injury-time goal to secure the win for Spain. This defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey and Portugal's tournament. Spain will now face Belgium in the… The Economic Times · Jul 7
World Cup 2026: Ronaldo out of his last World Cup as Spain beat Portugal Mikel Merino broke the deadlock in injury time as Spain continue their perfect run with a 1-0 win. Portugal's exit means Cristiano Ronaldo played his final game at the World Cup, as he confirmed he's retiring from international football. Spain will face Belgium next after Rudi Garcia's side thrashed the… France 24 · Jul 7
WATCH: Ruben Dias walks out of Portugal press conference in BIZARRE circumstances after appearing to be upset by Spain's Mikel Merino FourFourTwo were witness to one of the oddest moments of the 2026 World Cup in the basement of Dallas Stadium FourFourTwo · Jul 7
‘Never Say Never’ – Jon Rahm Refuses To Rule Out Investing His Own Money To Help Save LIV Golf The Spaniard signed the most lucrative LIV Golf player deal and refused to rule out putting up some of his own money to help the breakaway league survive Golf Monthly · Jul 7
'Portugal is an energy island and needs more flexibility,' minister says The Portuguese government argues that because limited connections isolate Iberia from the European grid, the country faces many of the same challenges as the EU's outermost regions and deserves compensation for the lack of interconnections. Euronews · Jul 7
The Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup Circus Is Over—Thank God for Portugal’s Sake Roberto Martínez’s fatal error of the last three-and-a-half years comes back to bite a talented Portugal team in the ultimate way. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
Portugal Manager Quits Role After Disappointing World Cup Exit Roberto Martínez confirmed his departure after Portugal was beaten 1–0 by Spain in Dallas. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
Young Mum Wants to 'Renounce Her British Citizenship' After Passport Rule Leaves Her and Toddler Stranded in Spain A Manchester mother and her toddler were stranded in Spain due to new UK passport rules, causing confusion among dual citizens. A GoFundMe campaign helped them raise funds to return home. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
Who warns Europe faces ‘more deadly weeks’ as heatwave builds again The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face "more deadly weeks" due to an intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic. Temperatures are forecast to reach 43 degrees Celsius in Portugal and southern Spain in the coming days. WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge held an emergency call, highlighting… The Independent UK · Jul 7
Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warns Europe faces more deadly weeks as a new heatwave forms over the Atlantic. Temperatures in Portugal and Spain are expected to reach forty-three degrees Celsius. Many European countries lack adequate heat-health action plans for protection. Experts link the recent severe heatwave to climate change impacts. Authorities are working to improve… The Economic Times · Jul 7
The Times of India · Jul 7 Why Spain's Cantabrian caves stay warm even when snow falls outside In northern Spain's Cantabrian Mountains, winter regularly buries the landscape in snow, yet step inside one of the region's limestone caves and the atmosphere feels almost calm, mild and strangely untouched by the storm raging just metres above. This is not a quirk unique to Spain; caves around the world…
The Times of India · Jul 7 Why Spain's Playa de Nogales has black sand: The volcanic science behind its striking Atlantic beach Hidden beneath towering cliffs on the north-eastern coast of La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands, Playa de Nogales is one of the archipelago's most dramatic natural landscapes. At first glance, its sand resembles freshly ground black pepper, creating a striking contrast against the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. Unlike the golden…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 7 Spain 1-0 Portugal: Mikel Merino strikes late as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out Merino struck deep into stoppage time to fire Spain past Portugal in Dallas and book Luis de la Fuente’s side a place in the World Cup 2026…
Euronews · Jul 7 Cooling down a 'logistical nightmare' at Tour de France, champ Tadej Pogacar says Beyond just the heat, Monday's third stage from Granollers in Spain, over the border into Les Angles in France, was threatened by wildfires which had broken out around 70km from the finish.
Euronews · Jul 7 Hungry for a slice? Here are the best places in Europe to eat pizza... except Italy From London to Zagreb, the 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards reveal the best places to eat pizza. While Italy will always take the pizza crown, here’s what’s on the menu across the rest of the continent.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Defiant Statement After World Cup Farewell Is Painfully on Brand The greatest player in Portugal’s history will finish his career without a World Cup title.
The Economic Times · Jul 7 Messi, Salah set for World Cup showdown as Argentina face Egypt in last-16 test Argentina meets Egypt for a World Cup quarter-final spot. Lionel Messi aims to lead the Golden Boot race against rivals. Switzerland and Colombia also compete in another crucial knockout match. Spain and Belgium advanced to the last eight after their victories. Host nations are now eliminated from the ongoing tournament.
France 24 · Jul 7 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.
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 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.
Euronews · Jul 7 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.