Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Plans to Retire After 2026 FIFA World Cup
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, revealed in a filmed interview in Riyadh on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, that the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals would "certainly" be his last, marking the end of an historic era. The Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia) striker, who explained that he is getting older and wishes to retire soon, will participate in the 2026 World Cup - hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico for its 23rd edition - for his sixth time in the competition.
