Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned Portuguese footballer, played his final match in the FIFA World Cup during the Round of 16 in 2026, held in Arlington, Texas. The match ended with Portugal losing to Spain 0-1. Before the tournament, the 41-year-old Ronaldo made it clear that this would be his last World Cup. Following the final whistle, he displayed an emotional reaction.
Despite being recognized as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Ronaldo did not secure a FIFA World Cup title. However, the athlete emphasized that he does not consider this to be his greatest regret. He highlighted his achievements with the national team, which include winning three major trophies. Notably, Ronaldo pointed to the triumph at the 2016 UEFA European Championship, equating its significance to that of a World Cup victory.
Over his professional career, Ronaldo set numerous records and scored over 100 goals for the Portuguese national team. In addition to his sports achievements, he became the first footballer-billionaire with an estimated fortune of approximately $1.4 billion USD.