CRISTIANO RONALDO CONFIRMS 2026 WORLD CUP WILL BE HIS LAST
The Portuguese superstar, who will be 41 during the tournament, announced his final World Cup appearance at a summit in Riyadh, signaling the approaching end of his legendary career.
Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last.
The 40-year-old Portuguese captain made the declaration while speaking at the Tourism Summit in Riyadh. “Definitely, yes. I will be 41 years old and I think [this] will be the moment in the big competition,” Ronaldo stated, adding that he plans to retire from professional football entirely within the next one or two years.
The 2026 tournament, to be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will mark Ronaldo’s record-equaling sixth World Cup appearance, a testament to his unparalleled longevity and dedication. Despite a trophy cabinet that includes a historic UEFA European Championship title for Portugal in 2016 and five Ballon d’Or awards, the World Cup remains the one major honor that has eluded him.
Ronaldo’s career numbers are nothing short of staggering. He is the all-time leading men’s international goalscorer with 143 goals and has netted 953 goals in total for club and country, steadily closing in on the almost mythical milestone of 1,000 career goals.
Portugal, under coach Roberto Martinez, has not yet officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup but is heavily favored to secure its spot. If they do, the global football community will witness the final World Cup bow of one of the sport’s greatest-ever athletes, as he seeks to claim the last remaining prize.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
