Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal striker confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

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Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his last, and he expects to retire from football in one or two years. The 40-year-old striker, who has scored over 900 goals for club and country, made the announcement during an interview at the Tourise Summit in Riyadh.

Ronaldo stated that he believes next year's tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States will be his sixth and final World Cup appearance. This would come as a major blow to Portugal's chances of winning the title for the first time since 2016.

The Portugal international has been playing for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr since January and is currently working towards achieving his 1,000 career goal milestone.

This move marks a significant shift in Ronaldo's footballing career, which has seen him dominate at some of the world's top clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
 
man this is like a punch to the gut for portugal fans 🤕, i mean ronaldo's been playing like god on earth for years and now he's just gonna walk away? 900 goals ain't bad, but that's still only part of his legacy... what's next for the man? is he gonna come out of retirement a few times like david beckham or something 🤷‍♂️?
 
can't believe he's retiring so soon 😔🏆 i mean, 900 goals is already insane, but to think he won't be on the pitch in 2 years is just crazy 🤯 he's still playing for Al-Nassr which shows he's not slowing down much. gotta say, Portugal's chances of winning it all are definitely gonna take a hit with him leaving 😊 the 2026 World Cup is gonna be so different without CR7 on the pitch 👋
 
🤔 Can you believe it? Cristiano Ronaldo is hanging up his boots 🏀💨 after an insane 20+ year career! I'm a huge fan of CR7, but this is bittersweet news for us fans. He's had an incredible run, scoring over 900 goals and winning so many titles 🏆👑. But to think that next year's World Cup might be his last... it's hard to wrap my head around. Portugal will definitely miss him 🇵🇹. The Saudi league has been great for him, and now he's chasing that 1,000th goal milestone 🎯. Time flies when you're having fun! 😅
 
I feel bad for Portugal 🤕, they've been relying on CR7 to carry them through tournaments for years now. It's gonna be a big adjustment for them not having him as their leader on the field 💔. But at the same time, you gotta respect Ronaldo's decision to retire while he's still on top ⚡️. He's already achieved so much in his career and scoring 1,000 goals is just around the corner 🎉. I wonder who'll be the next big star for Portugal to look up to after him? 🤔
 
I'm so bummed to hear that CR7 is hangin' up his boots 🤕... I mean, the guy's a legend! 40 years young and still scoring goals like it's nobodies business 💪. Can you imagine watching him play in one last World Cup? It'll be like watchin' a work of art, I'm sure 😎. He's had an epic career, played for so many great teams... it's a shame he's gotta call it quits 🙏. I mean, 1,000 goals?! That's insane! 🤯 I'll miss seein' him on the pitch, but you can bet your last dollar we'll be watchin' him retire with style 👍
 
I'm a bit surprised by CR7's decision to hang up his boots after 2026 🤔. He's still going strong, scoring goals for Al-Nassr and pushing towards that 1000th career goal milestone 🏆. It feels like he's just getting started 😅. One or two years is a pretty short notice to start winding down – I think the sport has bitten off more than it can chew with this announcement 🤯. Portugal will definitely be feeling the impact, especially with CR7 being such a key player in their team 💔. Still, you've got to respect the man's dedication and passion for the game ❤️.
 
man 40 and already thinking about retirement lol like i remember when david beckham hung up his boots he was only 37 can't believe cr7 is gonna leave the beautiful game it's crazy to think that we'll see him playing for al-nassr in riyadh instead of old trafford 😂 anyway gotta feel for portugal, they've been waiting for a long time to win the world cup 🤔 hope they find another superstar to fill the void cr7 is definitely leaving his mark on the game 💫
 
man thats gonna be a sad time for football 🤕... i mean cristiano ronaldo is literally the GOAT right now, his numbers are insane 900 goals and hes still going strong 💪 at 40 years old? that shows you the dedication he has to the sport.

i think its weird that hes announcing this now though, considering he just started playing for al-nassr in january 🤔 what if hes feeling the heat from his age groupers? maybe hes trying to make a statement by saying "hey im still got it"

anyway i hope he gets to play in 2026 and scores some more goals 🎯 for himself and portugal. its gonna be tough without him though, portuguals chances of winning the world cup are definitely taking a hit 😔
 
man this is crazy he's literally hanging up his boots after 2026 🤯 I'm kinda sad for him, he's had such an incredible career and now it's coming to an end. but at the same time, 1000 goals? that's insane! i feel like he's gonna make the most of these last two years and try to hit that milestone, and who knows maybe he'll even come out of retirement for a special moment 🤔
 
man i'm literally dying over here 😱 cristiano ronaldo is done 🤯 40 years old and still delivering on that pitch what an inspiration he is to us all 🙏 but at the same time it's like he's leaving too soon 🕰️ one more world cup in canada mex and usa would be amazing but i guess we'll just have to get used to seeing him walk off for good 💔 900 goals isn't bad either lol what a legend he is tho, all those years playing at the top level and still putting on a show 🎉
 
just saw that cristiano ronaldo said he's done with football 🤕 can't believe it, feels like yesterday he was dominating the pitch, now 40 and counting down the years to his retirement 😩 major bummer for portugal too, they've been relying on him to bring home that world cup title 🏆 might be a good time for someone new to step up tho
 
🤯 I'm literally gutted for Portugal, this is huge! 🇵🇹 Cristiano's still playing at an elite level, but you can see the toll it's taking on his body. He deserves to ride off into the sunset with 1000 goals under his belt 😊. Canada, Mexico, and the US are gonna be a whole different ball game for Portugal now... fingers crossed they can pull something together! 🤞
 
🤔 so this means CR7 is done dealin' with the beautiful game? 40 years old and he's gonna ride off into the sunset with almost 1000 goals under his belt 🏆 that's insane! but what about all those injuries he's had over the years? is he really just gonna hang up his boots after one or two more years of playin'? and what's the deal with him playin' for Al-Nassr now? is this a mid-career pivot to Saudi Arabia or just a way to get to 1000 goals 🤑
 
can't believe CR7 is done 🤯 he's had such an incredible run I'm gonna miss watching him on the pitch but 1000 goals is insane 🔥 I think Portugal's gotta step up their game now tho can't let this be all over for them 😅 what's next for him though? gonna miss his signature celebration 💪
 
😬 just heard that Cristiano Ronaldo is retiring from football... feels like yesterday he was dominating the pitch with his skills 🏀💨 and now he's saying goodbye to it all... gonna miss seeing him on the field every year 🤕... hope Portugal can still pull off a decent performance in the 2026 World Cup without their star man 🇵🇹⚽️
 
I'm not surprised by this news 😊. I mean, the guy's been playing for ages now! 40 is old in sports years, you know? 🤦‍♂️ I've always thought he'd retire soon, to be honest. He's still scoring goals like a pro, but that Al-Nassr move was a bit of a shock. I guess it shows how much his game has slowed down, or maybe he just wants the cash 🤑. Either way, it's gonna be sad to see him go from the pitch. Can you imagine Portugal without him? 😬 But hey, I'm sure he'll still be doing some sort of football thing after retirement... coaching or something, lol! 👴
 
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