The next World Cup may be three years away, but Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly plans to take part in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
He has apparently told Al Nassr that he'd like to extend his contract with the club until at least the beginning of 2027, when he is expected to hang up his boots.
That's according to reports in the Saudi Arabian media, with it expected that he'd still be representing Al Nassr by the time of the North American tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo is as fit as ever
The forward would be 41 at the time of the World Cup and turn 42 in February of 2027, but he appears able to continue performing at a high level.
Modern athletes are able to last longer and few exemplify this more than the former Real Madrid and Manchester United man.
While his move to the Saudi Arabian league was viewed as a step down, that league is now growing in quality and the No.7 is the star and top scorer of the competition with his 10 goals in nine matches so far.
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to retire at Al Nassr
The Portuguese star has already expressed his desire to retire at his current club and seems happy with his new life in Saudi Arabia.
"I still love football in spite of my age, as I still love playing, scoring goals, winning games," he said.
"That's why I will continue until my body says 'Cristiano, it's over'.
"But, so far, I feel good, as I'm still helping the team.
"The most important thing for me at the moment is that we are already on top of the overall league standings."
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The next World Cup may be three years away, but Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly plans to take part in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He has apparently told Al Nassr that he'd like to extend his contract with the club until at least the beginning of 2027, when he is expected to hang up his boots.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo retire after World Cup? ›
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Is Ronaldo retiring in 2024? ›
When is Cristiano Ronaldo retiring? At the start of 2024, Ronaldo jokingly said he had 10 more years left to play before he will retire. He was at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai when he said: "The moment I finish, I don't know to be honest. "Of course it will be soon, soon I mean 10 years more," he laughed.
Will Messi play the 2026 World Cup? ›
Lionel Messi is not ruling out playing in World Cup 2026 — and has revealed he has never watched the 2022 final of the tournament. Messi will be 38 when the next World Cup starts in 2026 — and will turn 39 during the tournament — which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Is Ronaldo better than Messi? ›
Messi is less consistent than Ronaldo. After Messi scored his historic 91 goals in a year, he then scored only half of those goals per year. If we make a graph of his total goals, the line would look more like a heartbeat! Ronaldo, however, consistently scored more than 50 goals for seven calendar years!
Will Messi retire? ›
Messi, who turns 37 on June 24, says Major League Soccer club Inter Miami will be his final team. But he doesn't have a set retirement date just yet. “I've done this all of my life; I love playing ball.
What will Ronaldo do after retirement? ›
Ronaldo has hinted at a number of potential avenues for exploration when he retires from playing football, including coaching, acting and pursuing studies.
Who will win the 2026 World Cup? ›
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Has Portugal won a World Cup? ›
Portugal has never won the World Cup so far. Their best result was a third-place finish in 1966.
How much is Ronaldo worth 2024? ›
As of 2024, his estimated net worth ranges between $500 million to $600 million, making him one of the wealthiest athletes globally.
How many goals does Ronaldo have? ›
He has scored a record 895 senior career goals for club and country. Moreover, he is one of the few recorded players to have made over 1,200 professional career appearances.
Can cr7 play 2026 World Cup? ›
The next World Cup may be three years away, but Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly plans to take part in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He has apparently told Al Nassr that he'd like to extend his contract with the club until at least the beginning of 2027, when he is expected to hang up his boots.
How old will Messi be in 2026? ›
The tournament, which starts on June 20 in the United States, will gauge whether Messi will still be able to play at the next World Cup in 2026, when he'll be 39.
Does Messi speak English now? ›
Messi, who spent the first 34 years of his life in Argentina and Spain, has never spoken English publicly — not even in his Super Bowl commercial. At Inter Miami, he almost exclusively speaks in his native tongue, swallowing consonants as ever.
Will Ronaldo play the 2024 Euro Cup? ›
Cristiano Ronaldo once said records chase him, he doesn't chase records. The 39-year-old is set to break three more records when he lines up for Portugal in their Euro 2024 clash against the Czech Republic. The Group F clash is set to take place on June 19, Wednesday, (12:30 PM IST) at the Red Bull Leipzig Arena.
Is Ronaldo a billionaire? ›
Per Forbes, Ronaldo became the first professional athlete ever to surpass the billion-dollar threshold just in career earnings in 2020, as his net worth is around $500 million according to some estimations that include wages, endorsem*nt deals, real estate, and advertisem*nts.
How long can Ronaldo play for? ›
Cristiano Ronaldo, his his late 30s, shows no signs of slowing down in the Saudi Pro League, scoring more goals than anyone else in 2023. Ronaldo has expressed that he will keep playing until his legs say otherwise, and he aims to reach 250 international caps and possibly play in the 2026 World Cup.
