Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms 2026 World Cup Will Be His Last

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed this will be his last World Cup, as he prepares to face Spain in a last-16 match on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, early morning WIB, in Arlington, Texas.

The 41-year-old has played in six World Cups - 2006, 2020, 2014, 2018, 2022 and now 2026. He became the first player to score in six World Cups when he scored against Uzbekistan in the group stage.

The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, but Ronaldo - at least for now - has revealed he will not take part.

"It's about enjoying it as much as possible. This will be my last World Cup, but let's hope tomorrow is not my last game."

"That day will come (when I retire from international football). However, I will be honest. Whatever happens tomorrow, Cristiano will leave with a clear conscience, not 100 percent, but 1,000 percent."

"The reason is, I have given everything in football. I don't need it, I have a good life, but it's about passion."

"I play football because I love it. You have to enjoy every day. I've scored three goals (at the 2026 World Cup), I'm not too bad, right?" said Ronaldo.

Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan in the group stage, before scoring a penalty against Croatia in the last 32 - his first goal in a World Cup knockout match.

"It's fantastic. It's the World Cup I will remember the most because of the passion of the people. This time it's even more, I don't know why."

"Emotionally, this is the best. I really enjoyed it," he said, when asked about his experience at the 2026 World Cup.

Ronaldo - who won Euro 2016 with Portugal - insists he does not need to win this World Cup to complete his CV.

"I don't lack anything in life. I won't be more or less than Cristiano because I won the World Cup."

"We have the quality to win, but only one country can win it. Age gives you maturity and experience."

"I am grateful even for the attacks I received, entering my 40s. I hope to live another 40 years, with criticism, that's how you grow the most as a person. I thank the journalists for that," he said.

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