Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, ending a record-breaking career with the Portugal national team. The forward played 234 matches for his country, making him the most-capped male player in international football history.
The announcement was reported by AFP on November 5, 2026. Ronaldo's international career spanned nearly two decades, during which he became Portugal's all-time leading scorer and captained the team to victory at Euro 2016 and the 2019 UEFA Nations League.
