AL DAAYEN, Qatar – Cristiano Ronaldo did his best to hide his disappointment.

Despite not being named to Portugal’s starting lineup by coach Fernando Santos for Tuesday’s round of 16 meeting with Switzerland — snapping a string of 18 consecutive World Cup starts dating to 2006 — the 37-year-old superstar put a brave face on before, during and after his team’s dominating 6-1 victory.

Wearing a yellow FIFA bib along with the rest of the Portuguese substitutes, Ronaldo smiled and winked ...