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Spain eliminates Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo finishes World Cup career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:23 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Spain eliminates Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo finishes World Cup career

Summary

Spain knocked out Portugal in the round of 16 of the World Cup today in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mikel Merino scored a late goal that sealed the defeat for Portugal, marking the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain now awaits the winner of the upcoming match between the USA and Belgium, as they advance to the quarterfinals.

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By the Numbers

•Cristiano Ronaldo played his final World Cup match today.
•Spain scored the decisive goal from Mikel Merino.
•The match took place in a World Cup hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
•Spain will face either the USA or Belgium in the quarterfinals.

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10:23 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 World Cup highlights: that's it for CR7! Spain stun Portugal late

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Cristiano Ronaldo played the last World Cup match of his career today. However, it ended quite bitterly in the round of 16 at the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mikel Merino deli...
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