Ronaldo announced the end of his career with the national team of Portugal on his decision five-time winner of the "Golden Ball" reported on social networks. He remains the world record holder for the number of goals and games for the national team with 146 goals in 233 official meetings. Ronaldo is also the main winner in the history of national teams, European Championships, Champions League and Club World Championships. In the 2026 World Cup, he became the first footballer to score a goal in six World Cups. Photo: Global Look Press/Keystone Press Agency/Johan Nilsson/TT.

Ronaldo announced the end of his career with the national team of Portugal on his decision five-time winner of the "Golden Ball" reported on social networks. He remains the world record holder for the number of goals and games for the national team with 146 goals in 233 official meetings. Ronaldo is also the main winner in the history of national teams, European Championships, Champions League and Club World Championships. In the 2026 World Cup, he became the first footballer to score a goal in six World Cups. Photo: Global Look Press/Keystone Press Agency/Johan Nilsson/TT.