Cristiano Ronaldo has officially retired from the FIFA World Cup following Portugal's 1-0 Round of 16 defeat against Spain on July 7, 2026. The 41-year-old forward confirmed this was his final appearance in the tournament, concluding a historic run where he became the first male player to participate and score in six different World Cups.
.However, Ronaldo has not announced a complete retirement from all professional football or immediate international duty