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From Cologne to Miami: Cristiano Ronaldo waves emotional goodbye to the World Cup

Portugal’s elimination by Spain in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup marked Cristiano Ronaldo’s farewell to the World Cup tournaments. It was a journey of 27 matches and 11 goals, starting in Germany and ending in the United States.

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Cristiano Ronaldo makes no decision over international future despite Portugal exit

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he was frustrated by Portugal's elimination at the hands of Spain at his final World Cup, but stopped short of announcing his full international retirement.

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Hands on hips, sighs and despair: Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup match

Spain defeats Portugal with a stoppage-time goal and, in all likelihood, brings Cristiano Ronaldo's extraordinary World Cup career to an end. For 'CR7', it was a night of sacrifice, few flashes of brilliance, and a lot of frustration, culminating in despair after the decisive Spanish goal in added time.

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Lamine Yamal feels weight of the crown as unlikely hero ends Ronaldo's World Cup era

In a World Cup defined by relentless and decisive stars in front of goal, the eyes of the world turned to the pitch in Texas to witness the ultimate generational clash: the first, and possibly the only World Cup encounter between the legend Cristiano Ronaldo and the Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal, seen by many as the natural heir to Lionel Messi.

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A look ahead to Portugal's attempt to derail the Spanish juggernaut at the World Cup

One of the ties of the World Cup Round of 16 sees pre-tournament favourites, Spain, take on a Portugal side for whom talisman Cristiano Ronaldo will play his last game if they're knocked out, after the 41-year-old announced his retirement in the lead-up to the match.

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Confident Ronaldo refuses to address retirement ahead of Portugal's clash with Spain

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo failed to accept criticism that he hasn't been at the top of his game when he spoke at the press conference ahead of the huge clash in the round of 16 against Spain. "Even if some people think otherwise, I'm not playing that badly: I've already scored three goals, "said Ronaldo at the press conference. Ronaldo also refused to comment on his potential retirement and underlined that he felt confident that Portugal would beat the World Cup favourites.

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Canadian league claims 17 World Cup offside goals would have counted in its 'daylight' trial

The World Cup has given the Canadian Premier League plenty to discuss with FIFA after a disallowed Cristiano Ronaldo goal was among 17 ⁠that would have stood under a revised offside interpretation its top flight is trialling, the league said on Friday.

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Award out of sentiment? Ronaldo named Man of the Match despite poor rating

Most fans at the stadium in Toronto or watching on TV were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief. Cristiano Ronaldo was officially named the best player in the Portugal vs Croatia World Cup knockout clash. Commentators on the British TV channel BBC kept insisting that the coach should take the lacklustre legend off the pitch.

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Ronaldo admits Portugal playing on anniversary of Jota's death a 'coincidence of life'

Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" that Portugal's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday came almost a year since the death of his late teammate Diogo Jota.

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World Cup highlights: Spain impress as Ronaldo & Ramos send Portugal to Round of 16

Spain stood out with an attractive, attacking style of play against Austria, beating them 3-0. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal’s comeback against Croatia to win 2-1. Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0.

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Portugal and Argentina still relying on Ronaldo and Messi - but to what effect?

The 2026 World Cup could go down in history as the last for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. At 41 and 39 years old, respectively, the two biggest figures of the last generation continue to be the focal point of their national teams' play, albeit in very different ways.

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World Cup LIVE: Switzerland cruise into last 16 after Portugal fight back to beat Croatia

Day 22 is the penultimate day of the World Cup last-32 before the Round of 16 takes centre stage over the weekend, and it is dominated by Europe. Lamine Yamal's Spain take centre stage before Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal; this is not a day you want to miss.

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Ronaldo and Modric set to make more history but struggling to defy Father Time

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday's last-32 clash.

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Why Portugal's selection of Cristiano Ronaldo for this World Cup has been a mistake

This coming Friday, Portugal will take on Croatia with the hope of getting to the Round of 16.

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Roberto Martinez defends Cristiano Ronaldo's minutes in World Cup after draw

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended Cristiano Ronaldo after his skipper played another 90 minutes in ⁠the 0-0 World Cup Group K draw with Colombia, as his side finished in second place on Saturday, while the tournament's biggest names took a ‌breather.

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Klopp in awe of 'extraordinary' Messi and Ronaldo amid World Cup achievements

Jurgen Klopp has revealed his admiration for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the World Cup continues.

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World Cup highlights: Ronaldo makes history, England stumble & the 'statue fan' returns

Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics with a historic brace, Portugal cruised to victory, and Colombia secured qualification on a day when England stumbled against Carlos Queiroz's Ghana. Between records, improbable saves, and a rehearsed free-kick that fooled everyone, the World Cup once again delivered stories of every kind.

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'I'm back': Cristiano Ronaldo responds with Portugal after difficult period

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics after "a dark week" as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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Ronaldo up and running with historic brace as Portugal put five past Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at six different FIFA World Cup (WC) tournaments, scoring twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0. The Asian debutants are now staring down the barrel of early elimination, having conceded 3+ goals in each of their group stage games to date.

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six different World Cup tournaments

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score at six different World Cup tournaments with the opener against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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Former rivals reunite: Ronaldo meets Cannavaro as Portugal face Uzbekistan

Portugal and Uzbekistan face off in the second round of Group K at the World Cup this Tuesday. This marks the renewal of a rivalry that began over 20 years ago between Cristiano Ronaldo and Fabio Cannavaro, now the coach of the Uzbeks.

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Portugal forward Conceicao insists teammates don't feel pressure to pass to Ronaldo

Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao insisted on Sunday his team-mates felt no pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo following scrutiny of the veteran superstar's role in their lacklustre World Cup opener.

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Ruben Dias insists Portugal are ignoring criticism as Ronaldo noise loudens at World Cup

The Portugal squad are shutting out criticism of the team ⁠and captain Cristiano Ronaldo following an underwhelming draw in their World Cup opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo, defender Ruben Dias ‌said on Friday.

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Why a lacklustre Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to win their World Cup opener

With Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all having announced themselves in their respective opening games of World Cup 2026, Wednesday evening gave Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to match their exploits.