Cristiano Ronaldo exits World Cup as Spain defeats Portugal, awaits winner of USA-Belgium

Cristiano Ronaldo's time representing Portugal at the FIFA World Cup may have come to an end in Dallas on Monday afternoon, as Spain advanced to the quarterfinals, 1-0, at their expense. Mikel Merino came off Spain’s bench and electrified the World Cup crowd in stoppage time during the second half when he finally broke the 0-0 tie for the decisive goal past Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Ronaldo, who never knocked on Spain’s doorstep in this match – no team has as they have yet to give up a