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Ronaldo says he won't play in next World Cup, claims Portugal hadn't won before him

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Ronaldo says he won't play in next World Cup, claims Portugal hadn't won before him

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TL;DR

Cristiano Ronaldo reiterated that he will not play in the next World Cup, stating that Portugal had not won the tournament before his career, according to an interview published by an Israeli media outlet. The statement comes after Portugal's round-of-16 elimination from the 2026 World Cup.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Cristiano Ronaldo reiterated that he will not play in the next World Cup, stating that Portugal had not won the World Cup before his career. The statement comes after Portugal's round-of-16 elimination from the 2026 World Cup by Spain. As The Zioneer reported, Ronaldo had confirmed before the tournament that the 2026 World Cup would be his last. The full interview was published by an Israeli outlet. Ronaldo's career includes six World Cup appearances (2006–2026), but Portugal has never won the tournament.

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