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Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for round of 16 match against Spain in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for round of 16 match against Spain in World Cup

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into the round of 16 against Spain today at AT&T Stadium, previously known as Dallas Stadium. Ronaldo scored in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Croatia in the round of 32, marking his 11th World Cup goal. He is the second-oldest player in the tournament behind Scotland's 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon. Ronaldo confirmed this will be his final World Cup, expressing hope that today's match will not be his last.

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By the Numbers

•Portugal faces Spain in the World Cup round of 16 at 3 p.m. ET.
•Ronaldo scored his first knockout-stage goal against Croatia on July 2.
•He is the only player to score in six World Cups.
•Portugal seeks to reach the quarterfinals for the third time in history.
•Ronaldo's current contract with Al-Nassr runs until 2027.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — How old is Cristiano Ronaldo? Portugal star is second-oldest player at World Cup

What they're saying

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Cristiano Ronaldo has led Portugal back to the round of 16 in the World Cup. Ahead of their match vs. Spain, here's what to know on his age and more.
— Yahoo Sports

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