Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last

Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada will certainly be his last.

“Certainly,” he said via video link to a Saudi forum, when asked if 2026 would be his World Cup swan song. «I’m turning 41 years old and I think this will be the time.»

Portugal top qualifying for Group F in Europe and can seal their place with a win over Ireland on November 13.

Next year’s edition will mark the Al Nassr forward’s sixth appearance in the quadrerrenial tournament.

Published on November 11, 2025