Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his last, signaling the end of an illustrious career. The 40-year-old forward also indicated he plans to retire from football entirely within the next "one or two years."

• Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, has scored over 950 club and international goals in his career.
• He is hoping to participate in his sixth World Cup in 2026, with Portugal needing a win against Ireland to qualify.
• Recently, Ronaldo became the top goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history with 41 goals and is the all-time leading international goalscorer with 143 strikes.
• The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is estimated to earn $280 million this season, making him the highest-paid footballer.