Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup career ends as Portugal falls to Spain

Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in a World Cup match following a stoppage-time goal by Mikel Merino. The loss marks the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.
Why it matters
The elimination of a global sports icon like Ronaldo from his final World Cup represents a significant moment in football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream ended in tears as Mikel Merino stepped off the bench to fire Spain into the quarterfinals with an injury-time winner in Dallas.
The article provides a factual account of the match events and the outcome.
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