Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo announced at a press conference on July 5, 2026, that the ongoing FIFA World Cup will be his final tournament with the Portuguese national team. Ahead of Portugal's match against Spain on July 6, Ronaldo expressed hope that it would not be his last game, focusing on his passion for the sport. This World Cup marks a significant milestone for Ronaldo, who has scored three goals so far, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. He has enjoyed this tournament, emphasizing the emotional connection with fans and the passion of the event.
- •Ronaldo announces 2026 World Cup will be his last.
- •He hopes Portugal's match against Spain is not his final game.
- •Ronaldo has scored three goals in this tournament.
- •He is the first player to score in six World Cups.
- •Portugal faces Spain in the Round of 16 on July 6.
- 4:13 AMThe Guardian Sport — Cristiano Ronaldo says this World Cup will be his last - video
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo Announces 2026 FIFA World Cup Will Be His Last Ahead of Portugal-Spain Game: ‘I’ve Given Everything’
"The day before potentially the final match of his extraordinary international career, Portugal’s captain said: 'This will be my last World Cup.' The 41-year-old, who has played in six World Cups, is expected to line up against Spain in the last 16. 'God willing tomorrow is not my last game,' he said. 'I'm not missing anything. God has been generous to me. I won’t be more Cristiano or less Cristiano if I win the World Cup or not.' ‘They’ve tried to kill me for 23 years’: Cristiano Ronaldo says this World Cup will be his last Continue reading...
"“But let’s hope tomorrow isn’t my last game,” the Portugal forward said ahead of the team’s match against Spain on July 6
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 6, 2026, 4:13 AMCristiano Ronaldo says this World Cup will be his last - video
The day before potentially the final match of his extraordinary international career, Portugal’s captain said: 'This will be my last World Cup.' The 41-year-old, who has played in six World Cups, is expected to line up against Spain in the last 16. 'God willing tomorrow is not my last game,' he said. 'I'm not missing anything. God has been generous to me. I won’t be more Cristiano or less Cristiano if I win the World Cup or not.' ‘They’ve tried to kill me for 23 years’: Cristiano Ronaldo says this World Cup will be his last Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:55 PMCristiano Ronaldo Announces 2026 FIFA World Cup Will Be His Last Ahead of Portugal-Spain Game: ‘I’ve Given Everything’
“But let’s hope tomorrow isn’t my last game,” the Portugal forward said ahead of the team’s match against Spain on July 6
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