Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 journey ended in heartbreaking fashion on July 6 when Spain secured a 1-0 victory in the Round of 16. The winning goal came deep into stoppage time, leaving Portuguese players and fans stunned. Among those struggling to accept the result was IShowSpeed, one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s most devoted supporters. The streamer watched Portugal’s dream collapse in the final moments and became emotional almost immediately after the final whistle. For Speed, the defeat was especially painful because it also brought an end to Ronaldo’s World Cup career.
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Mikel Merino’s late goal ends Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s World Cup campaign
The match at AT&T Stadium in Dallas remained tense for nearly the entire 90 minutes. Spain controlled large stretches of possession, while Portugal looked for chances to break through on the counterattack.
Cristiano Ronaldo came close to making a difference for Portugal, but Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón produced an important save to keep the score level. With extra time appearing increasingly likely, both teams continued searching for a breakthrough. That breakthrough arrived in stoppage time.
