Fact check: Video claiming drone show in Portugal to honour Ronaldo is fake

A video going viral online claimed a drone show lit up the skies over Portugal's Madeira, birthplace of Cristiano Ronaldo, to honour him after final FIFA World Cup appearance. However, X's fact-check notes state it is AI-generated. Ronaldo's World Cup dream came to an end following Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match.