Cristiano Ronaldo: 'This is my last World Cup. I need to enjoy it'
Portugal national team footballer Cristiano Ronaldo stated that the 2026 World Cup will be the last in his career.
"Yes, this is my last World Cup. I need to enjoy it," Ronaldo said, whose comment was reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano on his page on the social network X.
The 41-year-old forward also revealed when he might end his career. "I will retire when I want, not when you want," he said at the press conference.
Ronaldo is a five-time Champions League winner, a European champion, and a two-time Nations League winner. He holds records for the most goals in the history of national teams, European championships, the Champions League, and club world championships. The footballer has been playing for Al-Nassr from Saudi Arabia since December 2022; during his career, the forward also played for Portuguese Sporting, English Manchester United, Italian Juventus, and Spanish Real. Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or five times.
In the round of 16, the Portugal national team will play against the Spain team. The match will take place on July 6. The World Cup, which is being held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will end on July 19.
