Ronaldo's Final World Cup | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Cristiano Ronaldo is calling this his final World Cup, embracing peace over pressure—even if his last match is against Spain. Portugal’s wild run to the knockout stage included a dramatic stoppage-time win over Croatia, fueled by controversy and a late goal, while Ronaldo was even substituted early. Spain’s coach remains wary of the legend’s game-changing ability, despite not man-marking him. Both teams have defied expectations—Portugal drew with Congo, Spain held Cape Verde scoreless—while Ronaldo leads with three goals, outpacing Spain’s 18-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal. Their last…