Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup ended as Portugal was eliminated by Spain with a 1-0 loss in the round of 16. The decisive goal came late in the match from substitute Mikel Merino, sealing Spain's progression and ending Portugal's campaign. The match was tightly contested, with both teams creating chances but struggling to break the deadlock until the final stages.
Ronaldo expressed his disappointment after the defeat but did not confirm whether he would continue his international career. He stated that a decision about his future with the Portugal national team can wait, leaving open the possibility of further appearances. The outcome marks a potential end to Ronaldo's World Cup journey, though he remains non-committal about immediate retirement from international football.