Tutt, Nick Ames and Sid Lowe as error-prone USA are picked off by Belgium and Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to the World Cup for good

One of football's great careers will finish without the biggest prize after Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup match for Portugal ended with a 1-0 last-16 defeat by Spain. He was in tears as his World Cup story ended in Dallas with Mikel Merino's injury-time winner sending their neighbours through.

Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup journey concluded after Portugal's loss to Spain. He confirmed that the 2026 tournament would be his final appearance. Ronaldo leaves behind numerous records and international silverware for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, Tuesday July 07, 2026 bid farewell to the global tournament after Spain ended Portugal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Journey in the Last 16.

Arlington: Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no regrets after bringing the curtain down on his extraordinary World Cup career, insisting he leaves football’s biggest stage “with a clear conscience” despite Portugal’s heartbreaking Round of 16 exit to Spain.