Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal national team squad, according to NRK. The Norwegian broadcaster reported the departure on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Norway's VG also reported the news, writing that Ronaldo himself has confirmed he has left the Portugal camp. Neither outlet's headline specified a reason for the departure.
Portuguese media coverage pointed to wider consequences. TV 2 cited a Portuguese newspaper's claim that Ronaldo has played his last match for his country. Dagbladet reported a "tirade" following what it described as a shock decision, while Aftenposten reported that Ronaldo's sister responded with an outburst after he left the squad.
The reports, taken together, indicate a significant moment for Portugal's men's national team, though the material available does not include an official statement from the Portuguese football federation or any explanation from Ronaldo beyond the confirmation VG attributes to him.
Ronaldo's international career has spanned more than two decades, making him one of the most capped players in the history of the men's game. Any confirmed end to that career would mark a major transition for Portugal, who have built their recent tournament campaigns around him.
What to watch next: whether Portugal's federation or Ronaldo issues a formal statement clarifying his status, and whether the Portuguese newspaper claim that he has played his final international match is confirmed.
