World Cup (Portugal-Spain): Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last, but said he’s not retiring from international football as Portugal face Spain in the Round of 16 in Dallas on Monday. Match preview: Spain arrive unbeaten and defensively dominant, with FIFA spotlighting goalkeeper Unai Simón’s 519-minute clean-sheet run, while Portugal’s late drama vs Croatia still hangs over the rivalry. Wildfires & heat: Firefighters battled major blazes across Portugal, Spain and Greece as toxic smoke warnings hit Thessaloniki and evacuations continued in parts of Europe amid another heat surge. Portugal fisheries rule: Sole fishing is restricted after Portugal hit 80% of its quota, with bans starting 6 July in key Bay of Biscay and Azores zones. Connectivity: Portugal signed a contract with DStelecom to expand fibre networks in underserved “white areas.” Culture & travel: Afro Nation Portugal wrapped with Bien making history, while Manifesto Library in Porto spotlights banned books.