Confirmed by Ronaldo himself to play his final World Cup in 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 World Cup will mark his final appearance at the tournament for Portugal. The 41-year-old plans to retire in the next two years, capping off a career that has seen him

score 953 goals for club and country. Ronaldo has featured in five World Cups, with his best finish in 2006 when Portugal reached the semi-finals. He holds several records at the World Cup and aims to become the

first player to score at six editions in 2026.