Cristiano Ronaldo confirms that he has played his final World Cup match after Portugal’s campaign ends with a 0-1 defeat to Spain at the round of 16. Multiple reports describe the match at AT&T Stadium in Texas and say the game is decided by a late Spain goal, sending Spain through to the next stage while Portugal exit the tournament. Several outlets report that Ronaldo does not hide his emotions after the defeat, including visible tears as he leaves the pitch and applauds supporters. Ahead of the match, Deccan Chronicle and other coverage cited by the roundup report that Ronaldo tells people it would be his last World Cup appearance. Additional reporting within the compilation also notes Ronaldo’s comparison between his European Championship success and his World Cup experience, but the central point across sources is the conclusion of his World Cup career following Portugal’s elimination by Spain. Overall, the outlets agree that Ronaldo plays what he considers his final World Cup game, and that Portugal’s tournament ends in heartbreak due to Spain’s late winner.