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Broken dream, tears in eyes, this is how Cristiano Ronaldo bid farewell to the FIFA World Cup.
Samira Vishwas | July 7, 2026 12:24 PM CST

Portugal’s star player Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of winning the FIFA World Cup has remained unfulfilled. His last World Cup journey ended on Monday and he had to face defeat in his last match. In the match held on Monday, Portugal had to face 1-0 defeat at the hands of Spain in the Round of 16. With this, Ronaldo’s journey to the sixth and last World Cup at the age of 41 ended. Ronaldo looked very sad after this match. During this, tears were also seen in his eyes and in his last match he thanked the fans. Ronaldo’s fans all over the world are also very sad.

 

Speaking to the media after this match, Ronaldo said, ‘I am sad to be out of the World Cup like this. I gave it my all. I did my best and I am leaving with a clean mind. It was my last World Cup but now I will have a chance to think and spend time with my family. I will not take any hasty decision.

 

the match was exciting

This match remained equal for a long time. Both the teams attacked and kept their defense strong. The result was that both the teams remained without a goal in the stipulated 90 minutes but in the injury time of the second half, substitute Mikel Merino pushed Portugal back by scoring a goal. Ronaldo’s team, which seemed headed towards defeat, started growing desperate and tried hard to sharpen its attack. However, his efforts could not take him closer to victory. Along with this, Ronaldo’s dream also got a big blow. His dream of winning the World Cup was shattered. Ronaldo, who won almost every major title and award in his career, could not win the World Cup trophy.

Will you play for the Portuguese national team?

Ronaldo answered many important questions while talking to the media after the defeat. A big question in the minds of people is whether Ronaldo has played his last match for the Portuguese team as well. Ronaldo did not give any direct answer to this question. He said that he will not take any decision in this regard due to the disappointment and emotions of defeat.

 

He said, ‘I don’t take any decision based on emotions.’ The conclusion being drawn from his statement is that even though his dream of winning the World Cup has been shattered, he can still play for some more time in the Purgal team.

Purgal won three big titles

Ronaldo has had a career spanning two decades. However, he has never been able to reach the World Cup final. However, in his career, the Portuguese team made many important records and also won titles. Ronaldo said, ‘I have won three titles for Portugal.’ Before Ronaldo, Purgal had not won a single title. The biggest title of the national team is the European Championship won by Portugal. Talking about this, Ronaldo said, ‘To be honest, for me it is as important as the World Cup.’

 

Ronaldo’s amazing journey

In 2016, Portugal won the European Championship title under the captaincy of Ronaldo. After this, the team has also won the UEFA National League trophy in 2019 and 2025. Ronaldo has achieved almost every major achievement in club and international football. Ronaldo has countless records to his name but the World Cup was not in his destiny. Ronaldo also regrets this and his fans also have tears in their eyes.


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