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Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on Portugal’s World Cup exit against Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on Portugal’s World Cup exit against Spain
Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo played his last World Cup match for Portugal as they lost 1-0 to Spain on July 7, 2026. Following the match, Ronaldo expressed pride in his contributions to the national team, noting that he won three titles for Portugal, including the 2016 Euros. He stated that he leaves the tournament with a clear conscience and highlighted the significance of his career achievements. Ronaldo acknowledged the sadness of the defeat but emphasized his commitment to moving forward and spending time with family.

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  • •Portugal exited the World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Spain.
  • •Ronaldo confirmed this was his final World Cup appearance.
  • •He emphasized his pride in winning three international titles for Portugal.
  • •Ronaldo reflected on his impactful career and future decisions.
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  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Before me, Portugal hadn’t won a title’ – Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on his international career after final World Cup game
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Cristiano Ronaldo says he leaves with his head held high after playing his last ever World Cup match for Portugal.Portugal exited the competition with a 1-0 defeat to rivals Spain, with Ronaldo having...

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