Ronaldo Bows Out of World Cup with Legacy Unscathed Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup was always going to be a poignant one.
Portugal's 1 0 loss to Spain on Monday marked the end of Ronaldo's World Cup career and his own era as a dominant force in soccer.
As the clock ticked down at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Ronaldo's emotions were palpable.