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Ronaldo says his last World Cup is over but Portugal decision can wait
Portugal captain admits his team's last-16 match against Spain was his final outing in the World Cup.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 6, 2026
Cristiano sahkan Piala Dunia 2026 penampilan terakhirnya
ARLINGTON: Bintang Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo mengesahkan kempen Piala Dunia 2026 merupakan penampilan terakhirnya di pentas paling berprestij bola sepak dunia. Pengumuman itu dibuat menjelang aksi pusingan 16 terbaik menentang Sepanyol esok, sekali gus memberi kemungkinan perlawanan tersebut menjadi aksi terakhirnya di kejohanan berkenaan sekiranya Portugal gagal mara ke suku akhir. Sebelum ini, Ronaldo enggan mengulas ... Read more The post Cristiano sahkan Piala Dunia 2026 penampilan terakhirnya appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
World Cup guide: Portugal vs Spain as Ronaldo faces possible last World Cup match
World Cup guide: Portugal vs Spain as Ronaldo faces possible last World Cup match
NBC News
· Jul 6, 2026
Cristiano le dice adiós al Mundial… ¿y también al fútbol?
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmó que disputó su último Mundial con Portugal, pero dejó en duda sus próximos pasos. El capitán recordó que antes de su era Portugal no había ganado títulos y aseguró que se tomará tiempo con su familia antes de decidir su futuro.
Madrid Voice Articles
· Jul 5, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms international retirement after World Cup
Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the World Cup will be his final tournament at international level, with the 41-year-old set to call time on his Portugal career. The Selecao face Spa...
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 6, 2026
‘I go with a clear conscience’: Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he has played his last World Cup game
Portugal lose last 16 game 1-0 against SpainMartínez: ‘When you need a goal, you cannot take him off’Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he has played his last World Cup game, but said that even at 41 he has not yet made a decision about his future.Twenty-three years after making his debut, the Portugal captain’s 233rd game for his national team ended in a late 1-0 defeat against Spain that led to elimination in Dallas. He departs as the only man to have ever scored at six World Cups and he said he does so at peace, claiming that Portugal’s European Championship win in 2016 is as big as a world title and noting that his era has been the most successful in the country’s history. Continue reading...
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 7, 2026
2026 World Cup: Ronaldo names team to reach final after Spain eliminate Portugal
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has predicted that Spain will get to the final of the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo was speaking after they lost 1-0 to La Roja in the Round of 16 at the tournament. With the game heading to extra time, substitute Mikel Merino came off the bench to grab a later winner. [] 2026 World Cup: Ronaldo names team to reach final after Spain eliminate Portugal
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