Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the end of his illustrious international career.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the end of his illustrious international career.
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the end of his illustrious international career, bringing to a close more than two decades of dominance in world football.
The Portuguese superstar, who will turn 41 by the time the tournament begins in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, said the event will be his “definite last World Cup.” Speaking at a business forum in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo acknowledged that while he still feels strong and motivated, the time has come to prepare for his farewell from international football.
“I’ve achieved everything I dreamed of with my country — the next World Cup will be my last,” he said. The forward, who currently plays for Al Nassr FC in the Saudi Pro League, remains in peak form, leading his club’s scoring charts and closing in on the 1,000-career-goal milestone.
Ronaldo made his World Cup debut in 2006 and has since represented Portugal in five consecutive editions, scoring in every tournament — a record unmatched in the competition’s history. Over the years, he has lifted the Euro 2016 trophy and the UEFA Nations League in 2019, solidifying his legacy as one of football’s greatest ever players.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Portugal will aim to give their captain a fitting send-off. For fans worldwide, it will be an emotional moment — watching one of the sport’s true icons take his final bow on football’s biggest stage.
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