Ronaldo will retire without a World Cup title or even a World Cup final appearance to his name. His team’s best performance with Portugal came in his first appearance, a 2006 run to the semifinals and a fourth-place finish. Ronaldo will retire without a World Cup title or even a World Cup final appearance to his name. His team’s best performance with Portugal came in his first appearance, a 2006 run to the semifinals and a fourth-place finish.