Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the ongoing 2026 World Cup will be his last, but expressed hope that Portugal's quarterfinal against Spain would not be his final match in the tournament. Source: ABC During the press conference in Dallas, Ronaldo engaged in a tense exchange with a journalist he claimed did not like him, challenging the reporter to ask a question and then joking that the hardest part of playing at 41 is talking to journalists. Source: Infobae He also recounted a lighthearted anecdote about an Argentine flight attendant who gave him a look he interpreted as dislike, later clarifying that his partner Georgina Rodríguez is Argentine. Source: Infobae Despite the stakes, Ronaldo displayed a carefree demeanor, stating he does not need to win the World Cup to be happy and that he will be proud regardless of the outcome. Source: ABC He has scored three goals in the tournament so far, including his first ever in a World Cup knockout stage. Source: ABC