Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer after 23 years with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international competition on November 5, 2026, concluding a 23-year career with Portugal. He leaves as the nation's all-time leader in goals with 146 and appearances with 234. Ronaldo's career included a notable run to the semi-finals of the 2006 World Cup and becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. In his farewell speech, Ronaldo expressed gratitude for wearing the national team's No. 7 shirt and acknowledged the need to pass it on. To commemorate his legacy, a ranking of his top seven international goals has been published.

• 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo's top 7 international goals for Portugal, ranked