On July 6, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA, Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 to advance to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. The 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed after the match that this was his last World Cup, and he shed tears in disappointment. The $POR fan token was trading at around $0.18 before the match, and fell about 5.6% within 24 hours after Portugal's elimination, to $0.1279.
Spain Eliminates Portugal 1-0, Merino Scores as Substitute in the 91st Minute
According to Reuters, the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match was held on July 6 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. After 90 minutes of intense battle, the score was deadlocked; substitute Merino scored in the 91st minute, sending Portugal out 1-0. After the match, Ronaldo said Spain's decisive goal was "a bit lucky," believing the game could have gone either way. He also expressed regret about "leaving the World Cup in this way" and said he could "leave with a clear conscience."
Ronaldo Confirms Last World Cup, Will Not Rush Decision on National Team Future
According to Reuters, Ronaldo clearly stated after the match that this was his last World Cup, but also emphasized he would not make any impulsive decisions about his national team future: "I will not make any rash decisions anymore." He did not confirm whether he would leave the Portugal national team.
Ronaldo also expressed his support for Martinez: "He is an outstanding coach, a great person. Everything he has done for Portugal deserves praise." Coach Roberto Martinez subsequently announced his resignation.
Ronaldo and Portugal's Three Titles: 2016 European Championship, 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League
According to Ronaldo's own post-match statement, during his time with the Portugal national team, he helped the team win the following three titles:
· 2016 European Championship: Ronaldo called it "the greatest honor the national team has won, and for me, it is as significant as a World Cup"
· 2019 UEFA Nations League Champion
· 2025 UEFA Nations League Champion
Ronaldo said: "Before Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal had not won any titles."
$POR Fan Token Falls to Around $0.1279 After Elimination
According to market data, the $POR fan token fell about 5.6% in the 24 hours after Portugal's elimination, dropping from around $0.18 before the match to around $0.1279.
Looking back at the emotional nodes of the $POR token during Portugal's tournament run: June 17, a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo (Costa conceded, Ronaldo expressed dissatisfaction) was a market sentiment low; on June 28, Costa kept a clean sheet against Colombia and was named best player, lifting sentiment; in early July, a brilliant save against Croatia again boosted the market; on July 6, Spain's decisive goal ended Portugal's campaign, and token sentiment also fell sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In which 2026 World Cup match was Portugal eliminated?
According to Reuters, Portugal was eliminated in the round of 16 on July 6, 2026, losing 0-1 to Spain; the only goal was scored by Spanish substitute Merino in the 91st minute.
Has Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team?
According to Reuters, Ronaldo confirmed after the match that this was his "last World Cup," but did not explicitly announce his retirement from the national team; he said: "I will not make a decision impulsively," and will first reflect with his family before deciding.
How did the $POR token perform after Portugal's elimination?
According to market data, the $POR token fell about 5.6% within 24 hours after Portugal's elimination, from around $0.18 before the match to around $0.1279; this elimination directly dissipated the emotional energy driving token trading.
