Cristiano Ronaldo bows out as Spain end Portugal’s World Cup dream
Cristiano Ronaldo stood frozen for a few seconds before the tears finally arrived. The final whistle had confirmed what he had hoped would never come. Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign was over after Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time strike handed Spain a dramatic 1-0 victory in the Round of 16, bringing an end to Ronaldo’s sixth…
