Ronaldo scored from a penalty in the round of 32 game versus Croatia and indicated afterward that he would decide on his national team future after the tournament. Portugal’s captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the current 2026 FIFA World Cup marks his final appearance in the competition. Competing in his sixth World Cup, Ronaldo aims to claim the trophy for the first time when Portugal meets Spain in the round of 16 in Dallas on Monday. In a press conference before the match he stated it would be his last and urged everyone to enjoy the event. The session grew tense as Ronaldo challenged reporters he claimed do not support him.
