Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he expects to retire “really soon” as he vowed to make the 2026 World Cup his last appearance at the tournament.
Ronaldo, a 2016 European champion with Portugal, is looking to add the greatest international honor to his trophy cabinet at what will be his sixth World Cup appearance. He is one of eight players to share the record of five tournament appearances but is set to move above the rest alongside long-time career rival Lionel Messi next summer.
