Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (41 years old) was asked about his future after being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
Portugal was eliminated in the round of 16 by Spain, who won narrowly with 1-0, advancing to the quarterfinals. At the end of the match, Cristiano Ronaldo talked about what lies ahead for him.
Ronaldo said that this was his last World Cup, but did not mention whether he will retire from the Portuguese national team or not.
"The truth is that this was my last World Cup, but otherwise, I will have time to think about it, to be with my family, not to make hasty decisions, and I will continue my life.
The most important title I won with the national team is the (Euro) in 2016, which, honestly, has the same importance to me as a World Cup. That's why, I repeat, I leave with a clear conscience, I gave my best, and that's it, tomorrow will be another day, and life goes on."
I won three titles for Portugal; before Cristiano, there was no title, so I am happy.
Of course, I am sad to exit the World Cup this way, but, as I said yesterday (note - Sunday) at the press conference, I gave everything - I did everything I could - and I leave with a clear conscience. That's football, that's a footballer's life: sometimes you win, other times you lose, and you have to move on," Cristiano Ronaldo stated.
Cristiano Ronaldo won EURO 2016 and the Nations League in 2019 and 2025 with the Portuguese national team.
He is the all-time top scorer of the Portuguese national team, with 146 goals in 233 matches.