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Cristiano Ronaldo to Retire from International Football After 2026 World Cup
11 Nov
Summary
- 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
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.
