Bernárdez announced before the 2014 World Cup that he would retire after Honduras' last match in the tournament. Bernárdez played in every one of Honduras' group stage matches at the 2014 tournament including what was his final appearance for the team, a 3–0 defeat to Switzerland.
Before the 2014 World Cup, Bernárdez announced he would retire after Honduras' last match. He played in all of Honduras' group stage matches, with his final appearance being a 3–0 loss to Switzerland.