Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has disclosed that the 2026 World Cup may be his last tournament for the Portugal national team.
The Portugal forward, who has scored more than 950 goals for clubs and country after making his debut as a teenager at Sporting in 2002, said in an interview on Tuesday that he would retire soon to spend time with his family.
“Definitely yes,” replied the Portuguese when asked if the next World Cup would be his last.
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“I’ll be 41, and I think that will be the moment,” he said during a tourism forum in Saudi Arabia, making it clear that his farewell is on the horizon.
“I gave everything for football. I’ve been in the game for the last 25 years. I did everything. I have many records in the different scenarios in the clubs and also in the national teams.
“I’m really proud. So let’s enjoy the moment, live the moment.”