Key Points
- Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last. He says he may retire in one or two years.
- He told a forum in Saudi Arabia via video. He says he still feels quick and scores goals.
- Ronaldo joined Al Nassr and praised the move. He hopes his son will play and be happy.
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms the 2026 World Cup will be his last, the 40-year-old said. He told a global tourism and investment forum in Saudi Arabia via video and spoke calmly about his plans.
He said he plans to retire within one or two years and to enjoy the rest of his career. See more on his earnings in Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire on ValidUpdates.
Ronaldo said he still feels quick and that he keeps scoring for club and country. He added a light joke about time and then said he was serious about the World Cup being his last.
Why he says this now
He noted he gave everything to the game and has many records to show. He praised his time at Al Nassr and called the move a good step for his late career.
Ronaldo spoke about his son Cristiano Jr and said he wants his child to be free and happy. He said he would support his son and hopes the boy plays with joy and no heavy pressure.
He also reflected on more than two decades in top football and what that means. He said he is proud of the records and feels peace with his choices.
Ronaldo hopes to play in a sixth World Cup and wants one last run with Portugal. Portugal can still qualify and a win over Ireland would secure their spot, the team faces that test this week.
Later this month his family life and gift stories have trended online, and fans watch every move closely. For a recent family note, see Cristiano Jr receives Lamborghini gift for more on family headlines.
Fans and pundits will weigh his form and fitness ahead of the qualifiers and the next World Cup. For now Ronaldo asks fans to enjoy the moment and he plans to live each game fully.
Ronaldo ends by saying he still loves the game and will play with heart. He asks the crowd to celebrate his last World Cup when it comes
