When will Cristiano Ronaldo retire from the Portugal national team?

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last international tournament, and he plans to retire from the Portugal national team after the competition.

How old will Cristiano Ronaldo be when he retires from international football?

Ronaldo will be 41 years old when he retires from the Portugal national team after the 2026 World Cup.

What is Cristiano Ronaldo's best performance at the World Cup?

Despite his illustrious career, Cristiano Ronaldo has never advanced past the semi-finals of the World Cup with Portugal. His best performance was in the 2006 edition, where Portugal was eliminated in the semi-finals.

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Cristiano Ronaldo to Retire from International Football After 2026 World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, nearing end of international career
Plans to retire after 2026 World Cup, when he'll be 41
Never reached higher than semi-finals in World Cup
Portugal eliminated in 2022 World Cup quarter-finals

Cristiano Ronaldo to Retire from International Football After 2026 World Cup

As of November 11th, 2025, legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, now 40 years old, has revealed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final international tournament. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, has enjoyed a storied career with the Portuguese national team, but has never managed to progress beyond the semi-finals of the World Cup.

In the 2022 World Cup, Portugal was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Morocco. Now, with the 2026 edition on the horizon, Ronaldo has confirmed that he plans to retire from international football after the tournament, when he will be 41 years old.

This announcement comes as Ronaldo nears the end of his illustrious career. Though he has achieved immense success at the club level, the 2026 World Cup will represent his last chance to capture the one major trophy that has eluded him throughout his time with the Portuguese national team.