Cristiano Ronaldo Drops Major Retirement Date Hint; Gives Major FIFA World Cup 2026 Update
Cristiano Ronalo gave a hint on his retirement date
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his retirement date
- Ronaldo claimed recently that he will retire soon
- The FIFA World Cup is few months away
Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a major hint on his retirement plans and hinted at when the date could be, just a week after telling Piers Morgan in an interaction that the moment is not far away, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching in a few months.
The Portugese star confirmed that the 2026 World Cup, which will be the sixth time he will play the tournament, will be his last. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has never won the tournament in his career.
“Definitely, yes. I’m gonna be 41 years old and I think it will be the moment,” Ronaldo told a Saudi forum via Video link.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Retirement Date
Ronaldo also revealed that while he stated that his retirement is not far away, it is not going to happen immediately and Al Nassr star gave a timeline on how long he will be keeping playing the sport at the highest level.
“Let’s be honest, when I mean soon, it’s probably one or two years, I’ll still be at the game,” said Ronaldo.
This will mean that Ronaldo will miss the chance to play the World Cup on home soil as Portugal will host the 2030 edition alongside Spain and Morocco.
The Portugese revealed in his chat with Morgan that he will cry when the moment comes, but is prepared for it, while also claiming that nothing will give him as much joy as playing football.
“Soon. I think I will be prepared. I will cry, yes. I am an easy guy to cry. I am honest. I am an open person. It will be very very difficult. I prepared my future since 25-26-27 years old. I think I will be capable to support my future,” said Ronaldo in an interaction with journalist Piers Morgan on his YouTube channel ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’
“Nothing will compare with the adrenaline we have when in football we score a goal but as I say, everything has a beginning and an end. I have another passion. I will have more time for me, my family, and the kids, especially Bella, who is two years old. When I travel and stay in a hotel with the team, I start to feel kind of rushed. I want to follow Cristiano Jr. He is at an age when you start to do stupid things. Normal because I did the same. I want to be a better family person,” Ronaldo added.