SportFootballCristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the 2026 World Cup will be his last outing on the global stage with the Portuguese national team, as he looks to mark the tournament with a bang in North America20:11, 05 Jul 2026Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he is playing in his last World Cup with Portugal. The 41-year-old is well into the twilight years of his career, with many fans speculating as to whether he would attempt to make 2030's edition of global football's most prestigious competition.‌However, the Al Nassr striker has now confirmed that 2026 will be his final outing on the world stage for his nation. Speaking in a press conference on Sunday - looking ahead to Portugal's round of 16 match against Spain - Ronaldo explained: "I want to enjoy it as much as possible, because it will be my last World Cup, yes. But I hope that tomorrow won't be my last game in the World Cup."‌It comes as a dark day for football enthusiasts worldwide, who will have enjoyed watching Ronaldo represent his nation since his debut in 2003. Since then, he has gone on to rack up 146 goals in 232 appearances for Portugal - the most prolific striker in the history of the international game.‌There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Article continues belowFollow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Cristiano RonaldoPortugal football teamWorld Cup 2026