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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

Ronaldo reflects on World Cup exit, considers future plans

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo 'won't make rash decisions' following last World Cup game

What they're saying

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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."
— Yahoo Sports

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