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Cristiano Ronaldo concludes World Cup journey after loss to Spain

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:36 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo concludes World Cup journey after loss to Spain

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the recent tournament is his last World Cup appearance. Following a defeat to Spain on Monday night, Ronaldo's chapter in World Cup history is officially closed. Analysis of his previous campaigns highlights various factors that led to this outcome. The focus now shifts to assessing the future of the Portuguese national team in international football.

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Key Details

•Ronaldo played his final World Cup match on July 6, 2026.
•The match ended with Portugal losing to Spain.
•Ronaldo's performances in previous World Cups are under review.
•Portugal must prepare for future international tournaments.

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What they're saying

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Cristiano Ronaldo said this would be his last World Cup and after losing to Spain on Monday night, this chapter of his incredible career is now closed. Let's look back to see where each campaign went wrong.
— ESPNby Bill Connelly

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