Cristiano Ronaldo’s admirable defiance of Father Time means he’s preparing to compete at his sixth FIFA World Cup in 2026.
While the all-time Portuguese great inspired his side to glory at the European Championship in 2016, Ronaldo has distinctly underwhelmed on the biggest occasion for his country. Portugal have failed to progress beyond the World Cup quarterfinals since 2010, with Ronaldo, such a definitive figure during his apex at club level, failing to score a single knockout stage goal at the tournament.
