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Spain Beats Portugal, Ends Ronaldo’s World Cup, Simón Sets Shutout Record

7/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spain’s 2-1 win over Portugal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career as he confirmed it was his final match.
The victory sent Spain to the quarterfinals after a 3-0 Round of 32 beat of Austria, with Mikel Oyarzabal topping the tournament with four goals.
Unai Simón extended his World Cup shut-out streak to 461 minutes, the longest in tournament history.

History

Historical Context

Spain’s first World Cup triumph came in 2010 under Vicente del Bosque, beating the Netherlands 1-0 and becoming the eighth nation to win the tournament. Building on that legacy, Spain defeated Portugal at AT&T Stadium in 2024, advancing to the quarter-finals. The team’s long-term strength is shown by qualifying for 16 of 22 World Cups.

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Story summary

Spain’s 2-1 win over Portugal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career as he confirmed it was his final match.
The victory sent Spain to the quarterfinals after a 3-0 Round of 32 beat of Austria, with Mikel Oyarzabal topping the tournament with four goals.
Unai Simón extended his World Cup shut-out streak to 461 minutes, the longest in tournament history.

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