How much is David Beckham set to pocket from his World Cup brand deals? Take on our quiz in our newsletter HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy BEN WILLCOCKS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 00:58 BST, 7 July 2026 | Updated: 02:44 BST, 7 July 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed he will wake up tomorrow with no regrets after crashing out of his final World Cup following Portugal's late 1-0 defeat against Spain in the round of 16.The Portuguese superstar, 41, broke down in tears on the pitch after Mikel Merino's stoppage-time winner snatched victory for Spain in Dallas, calling an end to Ronaldo's historic World Cup career.Ronaldo, who is the only player in history to score at six World Cups, will now finish his glittering career without international football's greatest prize after confirming prior to Portugal's last-16 clash with Spain that this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico would be his last.The teary superstar doubled down on this decision after Portugal's heartbreaking elimination at Dallas Stadium, admitting: 'It’s been my last World Cup, yes - but now I will have time to think, stay with my family and life continues.'Ronaldo, who guided Portugal to European Championship glory in 2016 and to two separate Nations League trophies in 2019 and 2025, went on to insist that he will not look back with regret at not having won the ultimate international honour.'I will wake up tomorrow with a clear conscience, because I gave my all,' he urged. 'I won three titles for Portugal, and Portugal had not won any before me.
