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Will Cristiano Ronaldo Retire After World Cup?: 'I Will Have Time To Think'
Cristiano Ronaldo has played his last FIFA World Cup match ever. Has he also played his last match for Portugal?
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Could Ronaldo really play at the 2030 World Cup, aged 45? Have your say!
Could Ronaldo really play at the 2030 World Cup, aged 45? Have your say!
The Economic Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo to retire after FIFA World Cup?
Cristiano Ronaldo to retire after FIFA World Cup?
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
This is my last World Cup – Cristiano Ronaldo finally confirms
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has officially confirmed this is the last time he will play at the World Cup. Ronaldo stated this during a press conference on Sunday, ahead of their last-16 clash with Spain. The 41-year-old’s sister, Katia, had hinted that the Al Nassr forward would retire from international football after the tournament. Ronaldo [] This is my last World Cup – Cristiano Ronaldo finally confirms
FOX Sports Digital
· Jul 3, 2026
Is Cristiano Ronaldo Retiring? Portugal Star Gives Update On Future
Here is everything know about Ronaldo's plans to retire.
NDTV
· Jun 24, 2026
Ronaldo vs Messi Is Not Dead: Cristiano Just Breathed Fresh Life Into It
Lionel Messi is 39. Cristiano Ronaldo is 41. By the time the next FIFA World Cup comes around in 2030 in Spain, at least one of them will most likely have retired. So, savour it while you can.
The Independent
· Jul 7, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo plays down career World Cup failure: ‘Euros just as significant’
Ronaldo has played his final minutes at a World Cup following Portugal’s exit, meaning he will retire having never won football’s biggest prize
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Related coverage for " Will Cristiano Ronaldo Retire After World Cup?: 'I Will Have Time To Think' ": SkySports — Could Ronaldo really play at the 2030 World Cup, aged 45? Have your say!. The Economic Times — Cristiano Ronaldo to retire after FIFA World Cup? . Daily Post Nigeria — This is my last World Cup – Cristiano Ronaldo finally confirms. FOX Sports Digital — Is Cristiano Ronaldo Retiring? Portugal Star Gives Update On Future . NDTV — Ronaldo vs Messi Is Not Dead: Cristiano Just Breathed Fresh Life Into It. The Independent — Cristiano Ronaldo plays down career World Cup failure: ‘Euros just as significant’