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Cristiano Ronaldo to review international career after 2026 World Cup
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo announced that the 2026 World Cup was his last after Portugal were eliminated by Spain in the round of 16. Ronaldo said he would carefully consider his decision regarding his national team future.
Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo reached a turning point in his international career after the 2-1 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo announced that this tournament was his last World Cup appearance.
In his post-match statement, he said, "The truth is this was my last World Cup appearance. As for my future, I will think carefully to avoid making hasty decisions."
The 41-year-old star player has scored 146 goals in 233 matches for Portugal, setting two international records. In his career, he won the 2016 European Championship, as well as two UEFA Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025.
In an interview with French radio station Monte Carlo, Ronaldo said, "The biggest trophy I won with Portugal was Euro 2016, which for me is as important as the World Cup. So after doing my best, I bid farewell to the World Cup with a clear conscience. Tomorrow is a new day and life will go on."
Ronaldo, the all-time top scorer in European Championship history with 14 goals, continues to play for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. "I won three trophies with Portugal. Before Cristiano, there were no trophies, so I am happy," he said.
Ronaldo expressed his feelings about the World Cup elimination as follows: "Of course I am sad to be eliminated from the World Cup in this way, but as I said at Sunday's press conference, I did my best and I leave with a clear conscience."
The Portuguese star concluded his remarks by saying, "A footballer's life is about winning and losing, and this life must go on."
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