Ronaldo reflects on World Cup exit, considers future plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:09 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo stated he will not make hasty decisions regarding his future following Portugal's exit from the World Cup after a loss to Spain. The match, which marked Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance, ended 1-0 in Spain's favor. In his post-match comments, Ronaldo expressed his intention to focus on family and take time to reflect, emphasizing he leaves the tournament with a clear conscience. He highlighted his 2016 Euro victory as a significant achievement, on par with winning a World Cup. Ronaldo's comments come amid speculation about his next steps as he transitions from international competition.
- •Portugal exited the World Cup after losing to Spain 1-0.
- •Ronaldo confirms this was his last World Cup appearance.
- •He plans to take time to consider his future.
- •Ronaldo leaves the tournament with a clear conscience.
- •He cites the 2016 Euro title as his most significant achievement.
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo 'won't make rash decisions' following last World Cup game
"Cristiano Ronaldo said that he won't rush into a decision about his future following Portugal's exit to Spain in his last World Cup match on Monday.Asked afterwards about what comes next, he said: "It was my last World Cup, yes, but I'll have time to think about the rest, to be with my family, not make rash decisions, and just get on with life."
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