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Cristiano Ronaldo Says 2026 World Cup Will Be His Last

The confirmation came via video link at a Saudi forum hosted by Al-Arabiya.

Overview

  • The Portugal captain, 39, said the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico will close his World Cup career.
  • A 2026 appearance would be his sixth finals, dependent on Portugal qualifying.
  • Portugal's path includes a match against Ireland on Thursday, with a draw leaving them reliant on Hungary's result against Armenia, according to OneFootball.
  • Ronaldo said he plans to keep playing club football for another year or two and he remains with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
  • He continues to pursue late-career milestones, including a bid to reach 1,000 career goals.