Cristiano Ronaldo Says 2026 World Cup Will Be His Last

Portugal's record scorer sets his international endpoint.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read

What happened: Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his final international tournament. The 41-year-old enters Monday's Round of 16 match against Spain with three goals in four games.

Why it matters: Elimination would end Ronaldo's record-setting Portugal career after 232 appearances and 146 goals. He helped Portugal win Euro 2016 and the Nations League in 2019 and 2025.

By the numbers: Ronaldo has scored 146 international goals in 232 appearances. Five of the past six meetings between Portugal and Spain finished level after 90 minutes.

What to watch: Portugal faces Spain on Monday, with Ronaldo's international career at stake. A victory would extend his final World Cup run to the quarterfinals.

Sources

Yahoo Soccer Jul 5, 4:47 PM ET

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