Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team, according to a report from The Herald News citing USA Today. The announcement was made on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The Portuguese forward ends his international career as the nation's most capped player and all-time leading scorer. Ronaldo made his senior debut for Portugal in 2003 and represented his country at five World Cups and six European Championships, captaining the side to victory at Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League.
No further details regarding the timing of his final appearance or future plans were provided in the initial report.
