BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many World Cups has Cristiano Ronaldo played in?

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Record: How Many Tournaments Has He Played In?

Football fans were left wondering how many World Cups Cristiano Ronaldo has played in after a hint from the 38-year-old that he may be retiring. The legendary Portuguese forward has had an illustrious career, and his participation in international tournaments is no exception.

Ronaldo made his senior debut for Portugal at the age of just 18 and went on to represent his country at three major international competitions: the European Championship and the World Cup. His impressive performance in these events helped him become one of the most recognizable names in football.

While Ronaldo has not played in every World Cup, he did participate in two major tournaments - the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The question on everyone's mind is: what will be his final World Cup appearance? Only time will tell if this will be his last forage into the global football stage.

It appears that Ronaldo has played in a total of four major international competitions - three European Championships and two World Cups, meaning that he still has two tournaments left to complete.
 
He's getting old lol ๐Ÿคฃ 38 is pretty old for a soccer player, I'm surprised he's even making it to the next World Cup ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ† 2 more tournaments and that's it? feels like yesterday he was dominating the pitch ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‘Š
 
lol what's with all these questions about CR7's retirement plans? like, dude's 38, he's not gonna be playing forever ๐Ÿคฃ but for real though, can we talk about how many times he's actually played in the actual World Cup and not just the European Championship? I mean, it's two, got it. He also participated in those other major tournaments that aren't technically part of the World Cup but are still super big deals. So yeah, 4 major comps is cool, but can we get some more details on his actual WC appearances?
 
I think it's kinda weird that everyone's making such a big deal about Ronaldo potentially retiring ๐Ÿค”. I mean, the guy's still playing at an elite level at 38! He's not like some other players who have retired or hung up their boots mid-career. Plus, he's got to keep an eye on his body and make sure it doesn't fall apart from all those tackles and sprints ๐Ÿ’ช. And what's the hurry? Let him enjoy the game a bit more? It's his last chance at glory, after all! ๐Ÿ†
 
I'm calling BS on this one... ๐Ÿ˜’ Cristiano Ronaldo's gotta play in all 6 tournaments at least ๐Ÿคฃ I mean, the guy's a legend, what's one more tournament gonna hurt him? He's not like he's getting old or anything (he's still 38 btw)... just saying, let the man have his last hurrah ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
๐Ÿค” I think its kinda surprising he's only played 2 world cups considering his age is getting up there. like 38, thats old for football right? ๐Ÿ˜… he should probably be retired by now but i guess you never know what the future holds. maybe hes trying to prove some point or get that one last win under his belt? ๐Ÿ† either way, its a bit sad thinking about him retiring from the game because he's still got so much experience and knowledge to share with younger players. ๐Ÿ’ก
 
So like I was thinking... 38 and still playing World Cup? That's insane! ๐Ÿคฏ He's already won so much, what more does he need? But at the same time, you gotta respect his dedication to the game. Two more tournaments to go, that's a pretty good chance of making it to the final, right? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Either way, I think this is gonna be his last big World Cup for sure... but we'll see what happens when he takes the pitch next year ๐ŸŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘€
 
I don't know, man... ๐Ÿค” I mean, what if he doesn't retire after all? He's been saying that for years now, but we've seen him come out of retirement before too... ๐Ÿ’ช Like that time he played for Juventus again in 2018. And didn't he say he was done with football after the 2017 Champions League final? ๐Ÿ† But then he just went and signed a new contract at Manchester United. So, yeah, I guess it's possible he'll surprise us all again... ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
 
I'm thinking Ronaldo's gotta make it to at least 4 more worlds lol ๐Ÿคฃ just imagine him doing the goal celebrations one last time ๐ŸŽ‰. I mean we've seen what he's capable of at his age, but mental health is everything, you know? He's been pretty open about how football has taken a toll on his body and mind. Can't blame him if he decides to hang up those boots for good ๐Ÿ˜ด. Still would love to see him represent Portugal one more time ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น though!
 
OMG I'm so salty that CR7 is thinking about retiring lol I mean, the man's been killing it on the pitch for decades! He should've retired like 5 years ago but we all know how that goes. Anywayz, I'm kinda hoping he comes out of retirement for another World Cup appearance - the drama would be too lit! But seriously though, four major comps? That's insane! What's his plan after this? Is he gonna take a break or try to get back to the top again? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ†
 
idk why ppl are makin assumptions about CR7 retirin yet ๐Ÿค” i mean he's 38 but still lookin good on field lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ can't say for sure if he'll retire or not but one ting is 4 shure, he's had an amazing career so far & we'll see what the future holds ๐Ÿ’ช
 
idk why ppl think ronaldo's retiring lol ๐Ÿค” his body might be tellin him otherwise ๐Ÿ˜‚ but seriously tho, 4 major comps in 17 yrs is still crazy impressive! he's def got the fitness & hunger for it still ๐Ÿ’ช i can see him goin for a 5th time tho, not sure if Portugal can keep up with him though ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
You know what's crazy about Cristiano Ronaldo's career? I was just thinking about my old gaming console the other day, it's an original Xbox 360 ๐ŸŽฎ. Still holds up pretty well, I mean, I beat all the Halo games on it like five times... Anyway, back to football... did you see that game between Liverpool and Manchester City last season? What a thriller! ๐Ÿคฏ
 
Come on, guys! Get it straight! Cristiano Ronaldo's actually played in more than 2 World Cups ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. He made his senior debut at 18 and went on to play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany and then again in 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. That's already 2 tournaments under his belt! ๐Ÿ˜Š If you're counting three European Championships, that's a whole different story... but still, let's focus on the World Cups, shall we? ๐Ÿค”
 
Man I'm getting teary-eyed thinking about CR7's career ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ! Can you believe he's been playing at the highest level since he was 18? That's crazy talk! And yeah, it's sad to think that his World Cup days might be coming to an end... but what a legacy he'll leave behind, you know? Four major tournaments already and who knows how many more could he fit in? ๐Ÿค” Still gonna miss him on the pitch though ๐Ÿ˜ข. Two more tournaments left and we'll get our final fix of CR7, I guess ๐Ÿ˜…
 
The enigmatic figure of Cristiano Ronaldo continues to fascinate fans worldwide ๐Ÿค”. It's intriguing to consider the possible implications of his potential retirement on the global football stage ๐ŸŒŽ. Having participated in a total of four major international competitions, including three European Championships and two World Cups, it would be a remarkable feat if he were to complete the remaining two tournaments ๐Ÿ†.

The fact that Ronaldo has been able to adapt his game to maintain a high level of performance well into his 30s is a testament to his dedication and work ethic ๐Ÿ’ช. While we can't predict with certainty what the future holds for him, it's clear that he remains an integral part of Portugal's national team. One thing is certain: Ronaldo's legacy will undoubtedly continue to be felt in the world of football for years to come ๐ŸŒŸ
 
I think it's kinda crazy how many times CR7 has been on the pitch! 2 world cups already and he's only like 38 lol ๐Ÿ’ฅ I'm starting to think that he's gonna break some records and make this retirement announcement even more legendary ๐Ÿคฏ But honestly, can you blame him? He's still playing at an insane level for his age. Two more tournaments left is a pretty achievable goal, but let's be real, CR7 always finds a way to rise to the occasion ๐Ÿ”ฅ
 
omg can u believe cristiano ronaldo's career is almost over?? like i'm gonna miss him on the pitch ๐Ÿ˜” he's been playing since he was 18 and still crushing it, but i guess 38 isn't getting any younger lol. anyway, four world cups? that's insane! i wish we knew for sure if this will be his last world cup tho ๐Ÿค”
 
omg did u no cristiano ronaldo's world cup record is kinda worrying lol he's 38 & thinking of retirement but still got 2 more world cups to play in? thot he was done with it after germany 2006 & russa 2018 ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ† what if he pulls a comeback tho? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‘€
 
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