Cristiano announces FIFA WC 2026 will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms: `This is my last World Cup` (Pics: AFP) Mid-Day Sports By Atharva Upasani Published Jul 06, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Addressing the media ahead of Monday`s knockout fixture, the 41-year-old ended speculation surrounding his World Cup future [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

"I want to enjoy it as much as possible, because it will be my last World Cup. But I hope that tomorrow won`t be my last game in the World Cup," Ronaldo said [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The five-time Ballon d`Or winner has started all four of Portugal`s matches at the tournament and scored three goals [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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