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Cristiano Ronaldo ends World Cup career as Portugal falls to Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:09 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo ends World Cup career as Portugal falls to Spain
Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo has played his final FIFA World Cup game as Portugal lost to Spain in the round of 16 on July 6, 2026. At 41, Ronaldo confirmed this was his sixth and last World Cup. He finishes as Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer with 11 goals in 27 appearances, including three goals in the 2026 tournament. Ronaldo was denied a goal in the match against Spain, including a close attempt saved by goalkeeper Unai Simón. His World Cup career is defined by numerous records, including being the first man to score in six tournaments.

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  • •Portugal lost to Spain in the round of 16.
  • •Ronaldo scored three goals in the 2026 World Cup.
  • •He finishes with 11 World Cup goals in 27 games.
  • •Ronaldo was the oldest non-goalkeeper to start a World Cup match.
  • •He set records as the first man to score in six World Cups.
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  • 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career is over. See highlights of his last game
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Ronaldo goes out as Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer, including three goals in the 2026 tournament.

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