Portugal national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, shared a reflective response after his journey at the 2026 World Cup officially came to an end. Despite failing to bring home the world's most prestigious trophy, the megastar emphasized that he has no regrets about his international career path with the Seleção.
Portugal's run in the 2026 World Cup came to a halt in the round of 16 on Tuesday (7/7/26). For Ronaldo, this tournament marked his final appearance on the World Cup stage. Although the dream of lifting the championship trophy was not realized, he chose instead to celebrate the legacy of achievements he has built over the years.
Speaking to the media, Ronaldo highlighted the significant contribution he has made to his country. He pointed out the transformation of Portuguese football since his arrival, which successfully ended the national team's title drought on the international stage.
"I have won three titles with Portugal. Before Cristiano arrived, Portugal had never won a single title in history. Therefore, I can only feel grateful for all those achievements," said the player who has now written his name into the great history of Portuguese football.
