Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo told Piers Morgan that winning the 2026 World Cup is not his dream and would not redefine his place in football history.
- He questioned whether a six- or seven-match tournament should determine a player’s legacy and said he has earned recognition as one of the best.
- Ronaldo maintained that Portugal will still push to win the tournament, adding that a Portuguese triumph would surprise the world.
- He pointed to three major titles with Portugal, citing the Euro 2016 and UEFA Nations League wins in 2019 and 2025.
- At the Foro Empresarial Americano, Lionel Messi called a World Cup the highest achievement for any footballer, a stance outlets cast as a pointed response.