Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of the Portugal national team, has officially announced that this will be his last World Cup. He made this statement during a press conference on Sunday, prior to their last-16 match against Spain. His sister, Katia, had previously suggested that he would retire from international football following the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo has acknowledged that the ongoing World Cup will be his final tournament, expressing that he departs the sport without any regrets. His remarks come ahead of a match against Spain, highlighting a reflective moment in his career.

Belgium has expressed anger towards FIFA after the organization lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension, permitting the striker to participate in the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision has sparked criticism from the Belgian team.

According to Sowetan, Bafana Bafana's coach Hugo Broos, who previously indicated he would retire after the FIFA World Cup, appears to be reconsidering his decision following the team's early elimination from the tournament. Former player Teko Modise has suggested that new ideas are needed for the team, implying that Broos should step down.

South Africa's rugby coach Rassie Erasmus has announced plans for player rotations as part of his strategy leading up to the 2027 World Cup. He emphasized that his focus is on securing victories rather than accumulating bonus points in the Nations Championship, indicating a shift in priorities for the team.

Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has announced he will no longer represent the national team while coach Walid Regragui-era successor Ouahbi remains in charge, though the 30-year-old insists he is not retiring from international football. According to Reuters, Amrabat made the decision ahead of Morocco's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, citing his unwillingness to play under the current coach.