Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for pivotal World Cup with Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to participate in what may be his final World Cup with Portugal this summer in North America. At 41 years old, the iconic forward faces a crucial opportunity to secure a victory, as he has never won the tournament. Ronaldo's best finish came in 2006 when Portugal placed fourth. He has previously helped Portugal win the 2016 European Championship, but has never reached a World Cup final. The tournament marks his sixth appearance on the global stage, and reaching the quarterfinals has been his team's only notable success during his tenure. As the tournament approaches, the focus will be on whether Ronaldo can finally achieve a World Cup victory.
- •Ronaldo's sixth World Cup with Portugal begins this summer.
- •He is currently 41 years old and may not compete again.
- •Portugal's best World Cup finish with Ronaldo is fourth place.
- •Ronaldo led Portugal to the 2016 European Championship title.
- •The tournament will also feature Portugal as a joint host in 2030.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is this Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup?
"One of the greatest goal scorers ever's future for his country hangs in the balance at this World Cup.
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