Portugal

Merino’s 91st-minute goal sends Spain past Portugal, ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career

Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on Monday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career in heartbreak.

Portugal, Spain set for World Cup last-16 clash in Dallas

European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will meet in what many are calling the standout fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, with kickoff scheduled for Monday, July 6, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on Sunday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final one of his career, speaking to reporters ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 clash against Spain at Dallas Stadium on Monday.

Ramos stoppage-time header sends Portugal past Croatia at World Cup

Portugal advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Toronto Stadium, as Gonçalo Ramos headed in a stoppage-time winner to complete a dramatic comeback and set up a clash with Spain.

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name deeper into football history on Tuesday, becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments when he found the net against Uzbekistan in Portugal's Group K match at NRG Stadium in…

Martinez defends Ronaldo after Portugal’s shock draw with DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Wednesday by becoming the second player to appear in a sixth FIFA World Cup, but the 41-year-old endured a frustrating afternoon as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo at NRG Stadium…

Wissa scores DR Congo’s first World Cup goal in 52 years

Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo are level at 1-1 at halftime in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K opener at NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday, a match that has already produced a historic moment for African…

Ronaldo, 41, named to record sixth World Cup squad

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years old, will captain Portugal at his record sixth FIFA World Cup after coach Roberto Martínez on Tuesday announced a 27-player squad for the 2026 tournament, paying tribute to the late Diogo Jota with a symbolic…

Portugal weighs canceling Mexico friendly amid cartel violence

The Portuguese Football Federation said on Tuesday that it is "closely monitoring the delicate situation currently unfolding in Mexico" and will rely on government guidance before committing to a scheduled March 28 friendly against Mexico at the renovated Estadio Azteca,…

Scientists discover first known Neanderthal footprints in Portugal

An international team of scientists has discovered the first known Neanderthal footprints in Portugal, preserved in ancient sand dunes along the southwestern coast and dating back approximately 80,000 years ago, providing unprecedented insights into how these early humans navigated coastal…