Fact Check: Did MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli Attend Cristiano Ronaldo's Last FIFA World Cup Match?

MS Dhoni And Virat Kohli in viral post (Source: X & AFP)The Cristiano Ronaldo fans witnessed one of the saddest games of the legend’s career after Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in one of the toughest matches of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The result secured Spain’s entry to the quarter-finals and Portugal’s exit from the tournament.For the unversed, this meant that CR7’s final FIFA World Cup campaign also came to an emotional end, with fans all across the world sharing their commiserations with the star.However, amid the global moment, a picture is going viral claiming that Indian cricket legends MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli attended the Portugal vs Spain at the Dallas Stadium, USA.Viral post claims Indian legends supporting Ronaldo in his final World Cup gameA social media post is going viral across the internet, claiming that Dhoni and Kohli were watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain to support Cristiano Ronaldo.Also read - How Cricket's 'Snicko' Technology Saved Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup CampaignThe post featured the supposed screenshot of the Indian duo sitting together during the live broadcasting of the thrilling game. Posted by a user named ‘arshdeep3444’, the post caption reads, “Virat Kohli & MS Dhoni watching the Spain vs. Portugal match and cheering for Cristiano Ronaldo”.Check out the post here:Central Cricket @arshdeep3444 Virat Kohli & MS Dhoni watching the Spain vs. Portugal match and cheering for Cristiano Ronaldo 🐐 Jul 7, 2026, 12:57 AM Did MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli watch the match between Spain vs Portugal?There are no recent reports of Virat Kohli’s current location. On July 5 and 6, 2026, former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni was spotted turning heads on the streets of Ranchi as he took his vintage Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow out for a spin.On top of that, given the widespread popularity of both the sports, the two Indian cricketers, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, and Cristiano Ronaldo, it is understood that the moment would have attracted global media coverage.And since no credible news organisation or official sports body has covered their attendance. Thus, the viral photo can be considered false.MS Dhoni celebrates 45th birthday; Virat Kohli prepares for England ODIsApart from that, today, July 7, 2026, is the 45th birthday of the former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Fans and well-wishers poured onto the streets outside his Ranchi residence, creating a festival-like atmosphere complete with giant cut-outs, banners, and fireworks to honour "Captain Cool".The celebrations also sparked charitable community events, including mega blood donation drives organised by regional fan clubs, such as the Telugu MSDians in Hyderabad.On the other hand, Virat Kohli has finally been declared fully fit and has actively begun training for the three-match ODI series against England. After recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final, he underwent intensive practice sessions and fitness clearances to prepare for the tour.Moreover, Kohli was recently spotted at a private, intensive training block in Alibaug and Mumbai working closely with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar. The intensive net sessions and fitness tests indicate he is completely ready for the blockbuster ODI return.Also read: Biggest Selection Blunders By BCCI In India T20I squad vs Zimbabwe