Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears after his side crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16.
Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time goal sealed a quarterfinal spot for Spain, who will face the winners of the USA vs Belgium clash on Friday in Los Angeles.
Following the match, Ronaldo was visibly emotional and in tears as he waved to the fans in the stadium. Ahead of the clash against Spain, Ronaldo had confirmed that this would be his last World Cup.
The FIFA World Cup was the only major trophy missing from Ronaldo’s illustrious career, and his final opportunity to lift the coveted title ended in heartbreak against Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 146 goals for Portugal in 233 appearances. He helped his country win UEFA Euro 2016 and two UEFA Nations League titles.
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