Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who turns 40 this year and plays for Saudi club Al Nassr, stated on Tuesday that the next FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico, and the United States will be his last appearance in the tournament. In an interview at the TOURISE tourism forum in Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese player was asked if the next World Cup would be his last, to which he replied: "Yes, it's true because I'll be 41, and I think at this big competition... As I said, I'm enjoying the moment." When asked about his recent comments stating that he would retire "soon," Cristiano joked that it would happen "in ten years." "For me, 'in ten years' means 'soon,'" said the footballer. "People think when I talk about retiring 'soon,' it means in six months or a year. I want to win titles." Ronaldo also commented on his performance for the national team: "As for my performance in the national team, I score goals and help the team. This is my life," affirmed CR7, who is approaching the 1,000 official goals mark. When asked about his physical condition, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner joked, "My body is in good shape, I think. I'm joking!" However, he acknowledged that "when you reach a certain age, you start to count the months quickly," although he insisted that he is in good shape, continues to score goals, and is enjoying his time at Al Nassr and with the Portuguese national team. "In football, I try to enjoy the goals. As you know, I'm 40 years old and I'm trying to enjoy the moment and keep going."
