The Portugal team was defeated 0-1 by Spain at the Dallas Stadium. Roberto Martínez's team was left out in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Review all of Cristiano Ronaldo's eliminations in the World Cups.

Cristiano Ronaldo's history in the World Cup began in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. In this World Cup, Portugal reached the semifinals. CR7's team was eliminated by France (1-0). They also lost the duel for third place against Germany (1-3).

After that good World Cup there was a great disappointment in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Curiously, in that tournament they were eliminated in the round of 16 by the Spanish team (1-0, same result as in 2026).

In the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Portugal would hit rock bottom. The CR7 team could not overcome the group stage. They shared a sector with the United States, Germany and Ghana.

Cristiano Ronaldo had another opportunity at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. However, the European team was eliminated in the round of 16 by the Uruguay team (1-2).

In the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Portugal would go a little further. The Portuguese team reached the quarterfinals, but in this round they were defeated by Morocco (1-0).

After all these participations comes the 2026 World Cup. Portugal arrived as one of the favorite teams to lift the trophy. But Spain was his executioner again in the round of 16.

Cristiano Ronaldo's numbers in World Cups

At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo played 5 more games in World Cups to reach 27 games played (2,205 minutes on the field). CR7 scored 11 goals in World Cups and gave 2 assists. The Al Nassr footballer scored at least one goal in every World Cup in which he participated.