The Portugal national team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, is preparing to face Spain in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

What happened?

Cristiano Ronaldo provoked a Brazilian journalist during a press conference before the match, stating that he knew the journalist did not like him.

Why is this important for Portugal?

This attitude from Cristiano Ronaldo may be a sign that he is preparing for his last World Cup participation.

What comes next?

Portugal faces Spain on July 6, 2026, and the outcome of this match may define Cristiano Ronaldo's future in the Portugal national team. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-07-02 | Croatia | 2-1 | The Portugal national team comes from a sequence of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games, and seeks to maintain this good form against Spain.

Recent form

The recent form of Portugal is an important factor for the match against Spain. | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that this will be his last World Cup, but not his retirement from the Portugal national team.

Next match

The next match for Portugal will be against Spain, on July 6, 2026, and may be one of the most important matches of Cristiano Ronaldo's career.