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Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal eliminated by Spain 1-0 in World Cup
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Sanjesh Singh , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 6, 2026
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Key points The match ended 1-0 in favor of Spain, with a goal scored by substitute midfielder Mikel Merino in stoppage time. Local soccer fans can find more information about the World Cup and this match from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
In international soccer news, Portugal has been eliminated from the World Cup by Spain. The match ended 1-0 in favor of Spain, with a goal scored by substitute midfielder Mikel Merino in stoppage time.
The outcome of this game may mark the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain was considered a slight favorite going into the match due to their overall technical ability and individual quality.
Further details about the match, including Portugal's lineup changes and strategy, are available from the source. Local soccer fans can find more information about the World Cup and this match from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: News Published: July 6, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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