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Vitinha Falls to Spain in FIFA World Cup

2026-07-07 · Vitinha · Match Report

Vitinha Falls to Spain in FIFA World Cup

Vitinha and Portugal's FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end on Monday evening with a loss to Spain. The Portuguese midfielder played 83 minutes in the round of 16 game.

What happened?

Portugal started strong with Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and Joao Neves in the starting XI. Goncalo Ramos was a substitute despite scoring a goal in the previous round.

The turning point

Mendes was substituted around 10 minutes into the second half due to an injury. This changed the dynamics of the game, and Portugal struggled to find an outlet down that side.

The goal

Spain scored the opening goal with a quick and sharp free kick routine. This goal came as a surprise, and Portugal was unable to recover.

Vitinha was taken off after 83 minutes, and Spain introduced Fabian Ruiz to the action. Ruiz's introduction had an impact on the game, and Spain managed to hold on to advance to the quarter-finals.

The extent of Mendes' injury is still unknown, but it could potentially affect his availability for the 26/27 season with PSG. Portugal's loss is a tough pill to swallow, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo offering little in the game.

What comes next?

Spain will play the winner of the tie between hosts USA and Belgium in the quarter-finals. The game between USA and Belgium is scheduled to take place on Friday at 21:00 CET.

Portugal's exit from the FIFA World Cup is a disappointment, but Vitinha and his teammates can hold their heads high. They gave it their all, and it just wasn't their day.

The FIFA World Cup continues to entertain, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next round of games. Vitinha and Portugal may be out, but there's still plenty to look forward to.

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