Cristiano Ronaldo plays in his sixth and final World Cup in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be his sixth and final tournament. He previously made his World Cup debut in 2006, advancing to the semifinals that year. Ronaldo has become the first player to score in six World Cups, marking a significant achievement in his storied career. As the tournament unfolds, he aims to leave a lasting impact before retirement, confirming he will be 41 years old by the end of the competition.
- •Ronaldo first played in the World Cup in 2006, helping Portugal reach the semifinals.
- •He scored his first World Cup goal in 2006 against Iran with a penalty kick.
- •In 2010, he scored against North Korea, but Portugal was eliminated by Spain.
- •Ronaldo scored a goal in the 2014 World Cup despite a knee injury, but Portugal did not advance.
- •He became the first male to score in five World Cups during the 2022 tournament.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — See Cristiano Ronaldo in Every World Cup He's Played In
"The 2026 World Cup is Christian Ronaldo's sixth and final time playing in the soccer tournament
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