# Ronaldo Says 2026 World Cup Will Be His Last

- Link: https://exclusiveaccess.net/ronaldo-says-2026-world-cup-will-be-his-last/
- Published: 2026-07-06T11:06:38-04:00
- Author: Murphy Brown

 

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final tournament,
marking the beginning of the end for one of the most accomplished international 
careers in soccer history.

The announcement came as Portugal continued its run in the current knockout stage,
with Ronaldo indicating he intends to carry his international career through to 
the 2026 competition — co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico — before
stepping away from the national team.

Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, has represented
Portugal for more than two decades. He holds the record for most international goals
in men’s soccer history, surpassing 130 goals for his country. The 2026 World Cup,
at which Ronaldo would be 41 years old, will serve as his farewell stage on soccer’s
biggest international platform.