Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament as a player. Ahead of Portugal's critical last-16 match against Spain in Dallas, the 41-year-old expressed his desire for the game not to be his last in the competition. Despite facing criticism for inconsistent performances, Ronaldo remains Portugal's leading scorer with 146 goals in 232 appearances and aims to enjoy his last World Cup experience. He previously refrained from confirming it would be his last until now, stating he plays for passion and is satisfied with his contributions.