Ronaldo starts against Spain in bid to extend last World Cup
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July 6, 2026
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ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup.
The 41-year-old will captain Roberto Martinez’s side as they face the European champions at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Ronaldo will be in the centre of a front three featuring Al Nassr team-mate Joao Felix and Pedro Neto of Chelsea.
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