Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo burst into tears after being eliminated from his last World Cup.
On Monday, July 6, the Portuguese national team lost to Spain with a score of 0:1 in the World Championship 1/8 finals. A day ago, the footballer announced that this World Cup would be his last. After the match, 41-year-old Ronaldo was unable to hold back his tears.
He shares the record with Argentine Lionel Messi in the number of appearances in world championships (six for each). The striker is also the only player in history to score in six tournaments. During the competition, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner played 27 matches and scored 11 goals.
The Spanish national team defeated Portugal with a score of 1: 0 in the 2026 World Cup finals. The match was held in Arlington (the American state of Texas).
On July 4, Argentina barely beat Cape Verde with a score of 3:2 and reached the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. In the 29th minute, Argentine national team striker Lionel Messi opened the scoring. But in the 59th minute, Cape Verdean midfielder Deroy Duarte also scored a goal and restored the tie. Regular time ended in a 1:1 draw. In the 1/8 finals, the Argentine team will meet the Egyptian team.