Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his last World Cup. Speaking to the press ahead of Portugal’s Round of 16 match against Spain, Ronaldo was asked about his international future. Responding to that, he declared that this is his last World Cup. Ronaldo, 41, is playing his sixth World Cup in the ongoing edition, in which he has scored three goals, including his very first in the knockout stage. Overall, Ronaldo has scored 11 World Cup goals in his career. One of the most iconic players to play for Brazil, Neymar Jr. has decided to hang up his boots from international football after his team’s shock defeat to Norway, which led to their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement ends Neymar’s 16-year career as the nation’s all-time leading scorer, with 80 goals in 129 appearances. Neymar’s final appearance for Brazil came as a substitute at MetLife Stadium—the very same venue as his 2010 debut. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star scored a penalty against Norway, though it could not prevent Brazil from crashing out of the tournament.
