Overview
- Kátia Aveiro told Portuguese journalists near the Portugal team in Toronto that her information indicates the 2026 World Cup will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last with the national team.
- Ronaldo declined to confirm or deny the claim after Portugal’s match with Croatia, saying his future is not important now and that he will decide later with his family.
- Reports note Portugal has advanced to the knockout rounds and a projected Spain match in Dallas is being cast as a possible final appearance for Ronaldo with the national side.
- Coverage stresses any exit would be from international play only, with Ronaldo expected to continue at club level and still chasing a personal target of 1,000 career goals.
- Ronaldo’s 23-year Portugal career, which includes goals in six World Cups and roughly 145 goals in 232 caps, gives the report symbolic weight even though no formal retirement announcement has been made.