Cristiano Ronaldo delivered one of the great World Cup performances as his hat‑trick earned Portugal a dramatic 3-3 draw with Spain in a breathtaking 2018 group‑stage classic. Ronaldo struck early, added a second before half‑time, and completed his treble with an iconic late free‑kick to rescue a point. Spain produced brilliant goals of their own through Diego Costa and a spectacular strike from Nacho, but Ronaldo’s heroics stole the show in one of the tournament’s most unforgettable matches.