Ronaldo prepares for final World Cup amid legacy stakes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to participate in his sixth World Cup, which could be his last chance to secure the trophy that has eluded him throughout his career. He has achieved numerous accolades, including five Champions Leagues and five Ballons d’Or, yet the World Cup remains absent from his list of honors. As the most-capped international player and just 27 goals shy of 1,000, Ronaldo's contributions to the Portuguese national team are significant. Historically, he has struggled to replicate his club success on this global stage, with a maximum quarter-final finish for Portugal in 2006. The upcoming matches will shape both his legacy and the potential for a long-awaited World Cup win.
- •Ronaldo enters his sixth World Cup, potentially his last.
- •He has won multiple major titles but lacks a World Cup trophy.
- •Ronaldo's best World Cup finish was a quarter-final in 2006.
- •He is the most-capped player for Portugal.
- •Upcoming matches will impact his legacy and career.
- 9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo Faces Final World Cup as Legacy Hangs in the Balance
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