Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese national team have arrived in Dallas in anticipation of their World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain, scheduled for July 6. The legendary forward is eager to secure his first World Cup title as they prepare for this crucial encounter.
The team landed at Love Field in Dallas at approximately 6:15 PM on Saturday, making their way to Dallas Stadium, where the match will take place next week. Portugal advanced to this knockout stage after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Croatia in extra time during the Round of 32.
A large group of enthusiastic fans gathered outside The Adolphus Hotel in Downtown Dallas, where the team is staying. Ronaldo delighted the crowd by waving as he disembarked from the team bus.
Among the fans was Pablo, who traveled from Spain without a return ticket, expressing his hopes of staying until the final. “I hope we’re gonna be here until the final!” he exclaimed. Jose Reyes, a long-time Ronaldo supporter who is currently cheering for the USA, seized the opportunity to see the football star in person, stating, “I was able to see him!”
The highly anticipated match between Portugal and their Iberian rivals, Spain, will kick off at Dallas Stadium on Monday, July 6, at 2 PM CT. The winner will face either Belgium or the United States in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles on Friday, July 10, at 2 PM.
