Also known as: Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo · the Portugal icon · the five-time Ballon d'Or winner · Ronaldos · Portuguese great Ronaldo · Cris
41-year-old Portugal captain whose World Cup campaign ended in 1-0 last-16 loss to Spain at 2026 tournament.
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… to battle stifling heat in Toronto World Cup match By AFP July 02, 2026 03:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of pictures created on July 1, 2026, shows Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo …
Portugal, Croatia to battle stifling heat in Toronto World Cup matchCitizen Digital
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup By AFP July 01, 2026 03:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal dur …
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World CupCitizen Digital
… They held Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-1 in their opening game of the tournament and only narrowly lost 1-0 to Colombia in their other group match. …
DR Congo have 'nothing to lose' in England World Cup clashThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeCristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in tomorrow's last-32 clash. …
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World CupCitizen Digital
… Desabre's men then thwarted Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal as Wissa's header secured a 1-1 draw in their opening World Cup game. …
'We came from nothing': DR Congo dreams of England World Cup upsetThe Standard
… The wealthy Gulf monarchy has invested nearly two billion dollars in football over the last three years, luring Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema to the Saudi Pro League, now one of the most lucrative competitions in the world. …
Saudi football federation chief resigns after World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… The Colombians will play Ghana in the last 32 next Friday, while runners-up Portugal will see Cristiano Ronaldo face his old Real Madrid teammate Croatian icon Luka Modric on Thursday. …
Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling drawThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThey sparked back to life in their next game, pummeling Uzbekistan 5-0 with two goals from 41-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo.A victory on Saturday could lead to a theoretically easier last 32 opponent, with the Group K winner facing a third-placed s …
Kane, Bellingham on target as England win World Cup groupThe Standard
… The Colombians will play Ghana in the last 32 next Friday, while runners-up Portugal will see Cristiano Ronaldo face his old Real Madrid teammate Croatian icon Luka Modric on Thursday.However, Ronaldo was a peripheral presence in the fast-paced match, outshone by another former R …
Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling drawCitizen Digital
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up By AFP June 27, 2026 11:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the 2026 World Cup Group K football ma …
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap upNearly 63 million Americans watched Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup final held in New Jersey, with Fox's English-language broadcast drawing 38.9 million viewers and Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage reaching 23.9 million, shattering the 22.3 million viewers who watched the 2022 final.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nearly 63 million Americans watched Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup final held in New Jersey, with Fox's English-language broadcast drawing 38.9 million viewers and Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage reaching 23.9 million, shattering the 22.3 million viewers who watched the 2022 final.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google data shows Kenyan football fans searched for far more than match results during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing curiosity about football traditions, technology, players and shared viewing experiences. The most searched matches in Kenya were France versus Morocco, Brazil versus Norway, Brazil versus Japan, Norway versus England, and Portugal versus Spain.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 semi-final victory over England at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez after England took an early lead through Anthony Gordon. The 39-year-old Messi said the fixture remained special despite his record-breaking career.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Slaven Bilic has been appointed head coach of Croatia's national football team, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after the country's World Cup exit. The 57-year-old former Croatian international defender, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, was unanimously appointed by the Croatian Football Federation.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Slaven Bilic, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, has been unanimously appointed as the country's national football team head coach, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after Croatia's World Cup exit.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of Peruvian newborns have been named after Norway striker Erling Haaland ahead of his team's World Cup quarter-final against England, with 468 bearing his surname and 91 carrying his full name, according to Peru's identity registry.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain face Belgium in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. A win would set up a semi-final against France in Texas next Tuesday.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as national team coach on Friday, saying he will call on Cristiano Ronaldo if the 41-year-old forward remains available to play, despite criticism of his performances at the 2026 World Cup.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
European champions Spain play Belgium in a quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, with a potential semi-final against France awaiting the winner. Spain have yet to concede a goal in the tournament, while Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in their last round.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal's coach, replacing Roberto Martinez who stepped down after the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus is set to sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France take on Morocco on Thursday in a World Cup quarter-final at Gillette Stadium outside Boston, a rematch of their 2022 semi-final. The expanded 48-team tournament has narrowed to eight teams competing for the title in the July 19 final in East Rutherford.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium meet Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, with Spain having recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets, including a 1-0 win over Portugal. Spain are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup winning side, while Belgium must breach their watertight defence.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi's Argentina play Egypt on Tuesday in a World Cup last-16 match, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland or Colombia in the semi-finals. Argentina are the defending champions while Egypt have never progressed beyond the round of 16.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last-16 match, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain fighting back tears after a disappointing performance. He said he would leave the tournament with a clear conscience and reflect on what comes next.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo said he will not rush into decisions about his future after Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on Monday, stating that this was his final World Cup and he needs time to think and be with his family.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Cristiano Ronaldo said he will take time to think about his future rather than make rash decisions, confirming the match was his final World Cup.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Martinez confirmed he is leaving as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. The 52-year-old Spaniard, who had been in charge since 2023, was frequently criticized for persistently selecting aging captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Martinez confirmed he is stepping down as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 defeat to Spain. Martinez, who took charge in 2023 and was criticized for continuing to select ageing captain Cristiano Ronaldo, said his departure was expected as his contract was ending.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream in his sixth tournament appearance.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium defeated the United States 4–1 in a last-16 World Cup match, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a fourth goal. The victory ended the US's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final match against Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, played his final World Cup match as Portugal lost to Spain 1-0 in the round of 16, ending his bid to win the tournament. The Portugal captain said he would leave "with a clear conscience" and reflected that his 2016 Euro title with the national team was equally significant to him as a World Cup would have been.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina, the defending champions, meet Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are tied on seven goals in the Golden Boot race.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in a round-of-16 match on Monday, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign and sends Spain to the quarter-finals, where they will face either the United States or Belgium.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with midfielder Mikel Merino scoring the winner in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign, with the Portuguese captain playing in his sixth edition of the tournament.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States play Belgium on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. USA striker Folarin Balogun, who received a straight red card in the previous round, has had his one-game ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States will face Belgium on Monday in a World Cup quarter-final match in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a straight red card for stepping on an opponent's foot in the previous round and faced a one-game ban under FIFA rules, has had his ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Substitute Goncalo Ramos scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to edge Portugal past Croatia in their 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Toronto. Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty to equalize after Ivan Perisic's opener, and Croatia's last-gasp equalizer was ruled out for offside.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Substitute Goncalo Ramos scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to send Portugal into the World Cup last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia, after Cristiano Ronaldo had equalised from a penalty earlier in the match.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header securing their passage to the last 16. The victory sets up a potential matchup with Portugal and marks Spain's most complete performance of the tournament.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →