Overview
- The 40-year-old said he will be 41 at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, calling it his final World Cup.
- He clarified that “soon” means likely one or two more years of playing after joking it could be “10 years.”
- Portugal has not yet secured a spot and can qualify with a win over the Republic of Ireland on Thursday.
- Ronaldo remains under contract with Al‑Nassr through 2027 and continues to score as he pursues the 1,000‑goal milestone.
- He spoke at the TOURISE forum in Riyadh and said he does not want to pressure his son, Cristiano Jr., about a football career.