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Ronaldo: This World Cup will be my last - but I hope Spain clash isn't my farewell

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last as a player.
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Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘This will be my last World Cup’
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this will be his last World Cup, as he prepares to face Spain with Portugal in Monday’s round-of-16 clash in Dallas. Ronaldo, 41, has played in six editions of the tournament — in 2006, 2020, 2014, 2018, 2022 and now in 2026 — and became the first player to score []...Click to read more
NBC News
· Jul 5, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo: “Disfrutar al máximo… Va a ser mi último Mundial”
Lo confirmó la leyenda. Cristiano Ronaldo aseguró que está jugando su última Copa del Mundo y que el partido de octavos de final ante España será uno de los más importantes en su carrera.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Ronaldo confirms this will be his last World Cup ahead of Spain clash
Ronaldo confirms this will be his last World Cup ahead of Spain clash
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 7, 2026
This will be my last World Cup- Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this will be his last World Cup, as he prepared to face Spain with Portugal in yesterday’s round of 16 clash in Arlington, Texas. Ronaldo, 41, has played in six editions of the tournament 2006, 2020, 2014, 2018, 2022 and now 2026. He became the first player to score in The post This will be my last World Cup- Ronaldo appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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· Jul 6, 2026
"Yes, it's my last one": Cristiano Ronaldo's most emotional press conference ever
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his last before Portugal's Round of 16 clash with Spain — here's everything he said in his most emotional press conference.
Legit.ng
· Jul 7, 2026
FIFA publishes statement aboutnCristiano Ronaldo after his final World Cup match
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