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Lord Media | Arlington (Texas), July 7: Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s illustrious FIFA World Cup career came to an end after Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16, with the Spanish side advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 tournament.<\/p>\n

The all-Iberian clash was decided by a solitary goal as Spain held firm to eliminate their neighbors in a tense knockout encounter at Arlington, Texas.<\/p>\n

The defeat is widely expected to mark the end of the 41-year-old Ronaldo\u2019s World Cup journey. The Portuguese captain, who made his World Cup debut in 2006, leaves the tournament as one of football\u2019s greatest icons after appearing in six editions of the competition and setting numerous international scoring records.<\/p>\n

Portugal battled throughout the contest and searched for an equalizer in the closing stages, but Spain\u2019s disciplined defense denied Ronaldo and his teammates a way back into the match.<\/p>\n

Spain, who had already impressed with a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria in the Round of 32, continued their strong run and secured a place in the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of the Round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium.<\/p>\n

For Portugal, the defeat brought a heartbreaking end to their World Cup campaign and likely closed the curtain on Ronaldo\u2019s remarkable World Cup legacy, which inspired generations of football fans around the globe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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