- Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Portugal's 2018 World Cup opener against Spain - The two world football giants drew 3-3 with Diego Costa bagging a brace - Nacho was also on target for Spain Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning hat-trick against 2010 World Cup champions, Spain, earned Portugal a crucial point in the two team's 2018 World Cup The European rivals, both with plenty of familiar players and similar styles, went into the clash in what was arguably the most highly-anticipated groups stage matches of the tournament. Fortunately, the mouth-watering tie did not disappoint as both teams produced an epic performance that eventually saw them share the spoils in a in six-goal thriller. However, Portugal's lead was short-lived, with Diego Costa equalising for Spain in the 24th minute, dragging a low shot past Patricio from 12 yards. Ronaldo handed Portugal the lead once again a minute to half-time, wangling a hard low sh