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Spain Ends Ronaldo's World Cup Journey
6 Jul
Summary
- Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career concluded after Portugal's loss.
- Ronaldo, aged 41, expressed deep emotion over his final tournament.
- He scored 11 goals in 27 World Cup matches throughout his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey has officially concluded following Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16. The emotional 41-year-old footballer was seen tearing up as he walked off the pitch, marking his final appearance in the global tournament.
This loss signifies the end of his World Cup career, a title that has eluded him throughout his participation in six tournaments. Ronaldo's career World Cup statistics stand at 27 matches played and 11 goals scored, with one assist.
His most prolific tournament was in 2018, where he scored four goals, followed by three goals in 2026. The majority of his goals, 10 to be exact, were scored during the group stages.
Ronaldo had previously stated that this would be his final World Cup, focusing on enjoying the experience. While he remains under contract with Al-Nassr, his participation in a future World Cup at age 45 is unlikely.
