Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
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.
- •Ronaldo is Portugal's all-time leader with 146 goals.
- •Portugal faces Spain in a decisive last-16 matchup.
- •Ronaldo scored three goals in the tournament, including a double against Uzbekistan.
- •The match will be held in Dallas on July 6.
- •Ronaldo has previously stated he will leave football on his own terms.
"Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last as a player.
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