Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms 2026 World Cup Will Be His Final Tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms 2026 World Cup Will Be His Final Tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his final major international tournament with Portugal.

The 40-year-old, who has won five Ballon d’Ors alongside a mountain of team trophies, has confirmed he will stop playing in the next one or two years.

Ronaldo has admitted he wants to score 1000 goals before he calls it quits on his illustrious career and is currently on 953.

Portugal will secure World Cup qualification if they defeat the Republic of Ireland on Thursday. Next summer’s tournament would mark his record sixth and final appearance at the World Cup.

Asked at the Tourise World Tourism Summit when he would retire, he said: "When I mean soon, it's: I'm going back in the days and tell you - I'm really enjoying the moment right now.

"As you know in football when you reach some age you count the months very quick. So, the moment is good.

"As I tell you before I feel very good in this moment, I score goals I still feel quick and sharp, I'm enjoying my game in the national team and Al Nassr, but of course, let's be honest when I mean soon it's probably one, two years (where) I'll still be at the game."