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Spain crush Ronaldo's World Cup dream

Brisbane Times

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July 6, 2026

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Spain crush Ronaldo's World Cup dream

Spain crush Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream with a 1-0 win over Portugal.

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India TV News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Spain look for maiden World Cup knockout win since 2010; Portugal to face litmus test in path to glory

Luis De La Fuente's Spanish team is all set to battle it out for their first World Cup knockout win since 2010 as they gear up to face Austria in the round of 32 at the Los Angeles Stadium on Friday (as per IST). Spain have endured heartbreaks ever since lifting the title in 2010 when they beat the Netherlands 1-0 in Johannesburg. Meanwhile, Portugal will begin a challenging path in their hunt for the ultimate prize in the sport, starting with their round of 32 clash against 2018 finalists Croatia.

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 12, 2026

The 2026 World Cup has produced a dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain

The four semifinalists are the four teams atop FIFA's world rankings.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 7, 2026

2026 World Cup: Ronaldo names team to reach final after Spain eliminate Portugal

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has predicted that Spain will get to the final of the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo was speaking after they lost 1-0 to La Roja in the Round of 16 at the tournament. With the game heading to extra time, substitute Mikel Merino came off the bench to grab a later winner. [] 2026 World Cup: Ronaldo names team to reach final after Spain eliminate Portugal

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

La Furia Roja está llegando a territorio texano y solo un equipo cabe en este pueblo

España parte como gran candidata al título de la Copa Mundial, pero Cristiano Ronaldo y compañía tienen otros planes y quieren darle la primera a Portugal.

AllAfrica

lean left

· Jun 28, 2026

Africa: Africa at the World Cup: Talent Is Not the Problem--The System Is

[allAfrica] Every time the FIFA World Cup comes around, Africa dreams. From the streets of Lagos to the townships of Johannesburg, from the neighborhoods of Casablanca to the villages of Senegal, millions of children watch the world's biggest football tournament believing that one day they too will wear the colors of their nation on football's grandest stage. The passion is unquestionable.

POLITICO - Politics

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· Jul 9, 2026

Morocco has its eye on the 2030 final

Africa's leading soccer force is hoping FIFA will choose it over Spain's most famous stadiums to host next tournament's final.

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Related coverage for "Spain crush Ronaldo's World Cup dream": India TV News — Spain look for maiden World Cup knockout win since 2010; Portugal to face litmus test in path to glory. Yahoo Sports — The 2026 World Cup has produced a dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain. Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: Ronaldo names team to reach final after Spain eliminate Portugal. NBC News — La Furia Roja está llegando a territorio texano y solo un equipo cabe en este pueblo. AllAfrica — Africa: Africa at the World Cup: Talent Is Not the Problem--The System Is. POLITICO - Politics — Morocco has its eye on the 2030 final