Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are officially out of the 2026 World Cup. While fans can no longer watch the Portuguese legend live in North America, the tournament is heating up as it enters the final rounds.
Portugal's run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded in the Round of 16 following a 1-0 defeat against Spain on July 6, 2026. The match, held at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, remained goalless until substitute Mikel Merino scored the winning goal for Spain in second-half stoppage time (91st minute).
Whilst Portugal are officially out, there are still some World Cup Tickets remaining.
Portugal’s World Cup 2026 schedule and scores
| Date | Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Wed June 17 | Portugal vs DR Congo | 1-1 |
| Tue June 23 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 5-0 |
| Sat June 27 | Portugal vs Colombia | 0-0 |
| Fri July 3 | Round of 32: Portugal vs Croatia | 2-1 |
| Mon July 6 | Round of 16: Portugal vs Spain | 0-1 |
Full schedule of upcoming World Cup 2026 fixtures
| Date & KO Time | Match Details | Location | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, KO 6pm EDT | Quarter-Final 1: France vs Morocco | Gillette Stadium (Boston), USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 10, KO 6pm PDT | Quarter-Final 2: Spain vs Belgium | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles), USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 11, KO 4pm EDT | Quarter-Final 3: Norway vs England | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 11, KO 6pm CDT | Quarter-Final 4: Argentina vs Switzerland | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City), USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 14, KO 7pm CDT | Semi-Final 1: France/Morocco vs Spain/Belgium | Dallas Stadium, USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 15, KO 8pm EDT | Semi-Final 2: Norway/England vs Argentina/Switzerland | Atlanta Stadium, USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 18, KO 3pm EDT | 3rd Place Play-Off: France / Morocco / Spain / Belgium vs Norway / England / Argentina / Switzerland | Miami Stadium, USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 19, KO 3pm EDT | World Cup Final: France / Morocco / Spain / Belgium vs Norway / England / Argentina / Switzerland | New York New Jersey Stadium, USA | Buy Tickets |
How to buy Portugal World Cup 2026 tickets?
As of today, the major official World Cup ticket lotteries (including the Visa Presale, Early Ticket Draw, and the post-draw Random Selection Draw) have officially concluded.
With over 500 million requests processed during those phases, primary availability is now at an all-time low.
Here's what you need to know at a glance:
- The Last-Minute Sales Phase is currently live, having launched on April 1. Unlike previous rounds, this is not a lottery. Tickets are being sold on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation. This represents the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.
- The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is also open. This platform is now the primary authorized destination for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices as the tournament approaches.
- Alternatively, fans may look to secondary marketplaces like StubHub for last-minute tickets. Remember to check the T&Cs of any secondary sites for tickets you're buying.
How much are Portugal World Cup 2026 tickets?
Match tickets for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are split into the following categories:
- Category 1: The most expensive, located in the lower seating tier.
- Category 2: Spans both upper and lower tiers outside Category 1 areas.
- Category 3: Mainly in the upper tier, beyond Categories 1 and 2.
- Category 4: The most affordable, located in the upper tier outside the other categories.
Prices have fluctuated throughout the various ticket releases/sales phases. The early estimates are shown below:
| Stage | Ticket price range |
|---|---|
| Group Stage (excl. host nations) | $60 - $620 |
| Group Stage (US, Canada & Mexico matches) | $75 - $2,735 |
| Round of 32 | $105 - $750 |
| Round of 16 | $170 - $980 |
| Quarter-finals | $275 - $1,775 |
| Semi-finals | $420 - $3,295 |
| Final | $2,030 - $7,875 |
Keep tabs on FIFA’s World Cup ticket portals for additional information and on secondary selling sites such as StubHub for current availability.
What to expect from Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup 2026?
Cristiano Ronaldo, who amazingly made his Portuguese debut in 2003, once again set a sterling example for his teammates during the side’s successful World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign. He topped the team’s scoring chart, finding the back of the net on five occasions.
The Portuguese legend sits pretty at the top of the all-time international goalscoring list, having netted 143 goals in 226 appearances for his country. With his closest rival, Lionel Messi, 27 goals behind him, it’s unlikely Ronaldo’s record will be beaten anytime soon, if ever.
Three of Ronaldo’s eight previous World Cup tournament goals came in one outstanding group match against Iberian rivals, Spain, back in 2018. CR7 completed his hat-trick with a jaw-dropping free-kick in the 88th minute to level the scores at 3-3.
It's no surprise that Portugal’s rise in the FIFA rankings has coincided with Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival on the international scene. Prior to them qualifying for Korea/Japan 2002, they had only taken part in two World Cups over 70 years.
Portugal are now major players on the global scene, involved in every World Cup since then and memorably finishing 4th in 2006. In addition, Selecao das Quinas won the 2016 European Championship, and they were also crowned UEFA Nations League champions in 2019 and 2025.