Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his last international tournament,
thus bringing to a close an exceptional football career
that has lasted more than two decades.
This made him one of the most prominent football stars in history.
Last chance
Ronaldo said, in statements reported by European media,
that his upcoming participation in the World Cup will be
“the last chance to wear the Portugal jersey in the World Cup.”
He emphasized that he feels proud of the achievements
he has made with his national team.
The most notable achievements include winning Euro 2016
and the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
The 40-year-old star added that he still has the “desire and ambition”
to compete at the highest levels,
But he realizes that the time has come to end his international career a
after the 2026 tournament
He noted that his current focus is on leading his team towards qualification
and achieving a respectable performance in his last World Cup appearance.
Most decorated player in history
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most decorated players in the history of football.
He has a record full of individual and team titles with major clubs
such as Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus.
This is in addition to his record number of international goals,
which exceeded 125 goals while wearing the Portuguese jersey.
Reports indicate that the 2026 World Cup, which will be held
in the United States, Canada and Mexico,
It would be the culmination of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career
as one of the greatest players in the game.
Who inspired generations of football fans around the world
with his talent, discipline and determination.
