While the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered unforgettable drama and historic milestones, it also served as a harsh stage for some of football's biggest superstars. Here are the five star players who failed to live up to the hype and underperformed on the game's biggest stage (Pics: FIFA World Cup)

Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup journey ended in tears once again as a late strike from Mikel Merino helped Spain overcome Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16, bringing down the curtains on one of the most talked-about FIFA WC careers of all time (Pics: PTI)