Ronaldo confirms end of World Cup career but defers Portugal decision

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that his participation in the 2026 World Cup has ended after a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the round of 16, with Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal. Although the 41-year-old acknowledged it was his last World Cup, he refrained from making an immediate decision about his international future. Ronaldo expressed pride in his contributions to Portugal, highlighting their major titles, and praised departing manager Roberto Martinez for his impact on the team.

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