Cristiano Ronaldo shared his belief that he has around one or two more years left in his football career, confirming that the 2026 World Cup will mark his final appearance in the prestigious tournament.
During an interview at the TOURISE Riyadh event, the 40-year-old Portuguese star discussed his future, following his recent comment on retiring “soon” during a chat with Piers Morgan Uncensored. Ronaldo playfully mentioned that his definition of “soon” could extend to a decade, but clarified that he is currently enjoying his form and performance on the field. He expressed satisfaction with his current state, highlighting his agility, goal-scoring ability, and enjoyment of playing for his national team and Al Nassr. However, he acknowledged that in football, time passes quickly, hinting that retirement might be only a year or two away.
When asked if the 2026 World Cup would mark his swansong, Ronaldo affirmed that it would indeed be his final participation, as he would be 41 by then and deemed it a fitting moment to bow out of a major international competition. Reflecting on his extensive career spanning 25 years, Ronaldo emphasized his dedication to football, his numerous records in club and national team settings, and his pride in his achievements.
Despite various successes in his career, including winning the Euros with Portugal in 2016, Ronaldo is still chasing the elusive World Cup title. In June, he extended his contract with Al Nassr for an additional two years. In a previous interview, Ronaldo had emotionally expressed that retirement would be a challenging and emotional transition for him, indicating that it would be a tough decision accompanied by mixed feelings.
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