Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo and the World Cup, it's over

06.07.26 FT World Cup

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It's officially over for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in this 2026 World Cup.

Eliminated in the round of 16 of this 2026 World Cup by Spain (0-1), Cristiano Ronaldo saw his last realistic chance of lifting the only major trophy missing from his incredible resume slip away.

Now 41 years old, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner had already announced that this 2026 World Cup would be the last of his career. He now joins the exclusive club of football's greatest legends who have never lifted the sport's ultimate prize. That gap will inevitably weigh on his legacy, despite an exceptional club career and his triumph at Euro 2016 with Portugal.

Joshua SOSSOU

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