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Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms 2026 World Cup Is His Last But Not Retiring From International Football

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Ronaldo Announces Final FIFA World Cup, Rules Out International Retirement

By IANS News July 06, 2026 • 08:48 AM View: 1725

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on Monday that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his career but insisted that he is not retiring from international football.

"This will be my last World Cup, but let's hope tomorrow isn't my last game," Ronaldo told reporters ahead of the round of 16 match against Spain, reports Xinhua. "I don't think I have had a bad World Cup. I have already scored three goals. Let's see if I can score another tomorrow."

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