‘I did my best’: Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal’s heartbreaking FIFA World Cup exit

 Cristiano Ronaldo remained proud despite Portugal’s 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reflecting on his international career, the 41-year-old said, “I did my best” and reminded fans that Portugal won three major trophies during his era after having none before. Ronaldo leaves the World Cup with 11 goals in 27 matches across six tournaments, holding multiple competition records despite never winning the title. Cristiano Ronaldo remained proud despite Portugal’s 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reflecting on his international career, the 41-year-old said, “I did my best” and reminded fans that Portugal won three major trophies during his era after having none before. Ronaldo leaves the World Cup with 11 goals in 27 matches across six tournaments, holding multiple competition records despite never winning the title.