Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:04am on 07 Jul 2026,Tuesday Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that Portugal's 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain marked his final FIFA World Cup appearance, ending a tournament journey that began in 2006. The 41-year-old captain said he was heartbroken but stopped short of announcing his retirement from international football. “It was my last World Cup, yes, but I'll now have time to reflect,” Ronaldo said after the match. Despite winning the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League with Portugal, the World Cup remained the only major trophy to elude one of football's greatest players. (PC: X)
