Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last and plans to retire in two years
Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that he intends to retire in two years, making the 2026 World Cup his final appearance.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned forward for Portugal, has said that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last time playing on the grandest stage in football.
The 40-year-old revealed the information in an interview at the Tourism Summit in Riyadh. He has scored an incredible 953 goals for both club and nation. “In one or two years,” he continued, he plans to retire from professional football.
When asked if the 2026 tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be his final one, Ronaldo replied, “Definitely, yes.” “I believe this will be the big competition moment, and I will be 41 years old.”
With 143 goals for Portugal, Ronaldo is still the all-time top men’s international goal scorer. He currently plays for the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr. He is still working toward his own objective of achieving 1,000 career goals before he hangs up his boots.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has played for Juventus, Real Madrid, and Manchester United in the past, reaffirmed that retirement is now imminent. When he added, “I’ll probably still be at the game in a year or two, let’s be honest.”
With the exception of the World Cup trophy, Ronaldo has won almost every honor in world football. He is most known for having guided Portugal to their first major championship at Euro 2016. With his confirmation, one of the greatest football players in history begins what could be his final chapter.
