The 6th! Ronaldo admitted: Next year’s World Cup will of course be my last one, I will be 41 years old by then

November 11th: Cristiano Ronaldo admitted in an online interview today that the 2026 World Cup will be his last World Cup, and this will also be his sixth World Cup.

When asked about his plans to retire, Ronaldo said: "Soon, but for me, 'soon' refers to 10 years later... (laughing) No, I'm kidding. I'm really enjoying the moment. You know, when you reach a certain age, you will feel that time is getting faster day by day.

"I feel that I am in good shape now, I can score goals, and I feel that I am still very fast and responsive. I enjoyed my time with the national team. But of course, to be honest, when I say ‘soon’ it’s probably a year or two from now. "

When asked whether next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be his last, Ronaldo replied: "Of course, yes, after all, I will be 41 years old by then. I gave everything I had to football. I have been playing football for the past 25 years. I have competed and achieved various club and national team records. I'm very proud of that. Now let’s enjoy and appreciate the moment. "

When talking about his son Mini Ronaldo, Ronaldo added: "People often don't want others to surpass themselves. But I really want my kids to be better than me. I would never be jealous of him, let alone put pressure on him. I just want him to live happily.

"Whether you choose football or other sports, the important thing is to stay happy and free. Don't let your father's fame be a burden on you. This kind of pressure is too heavy.

"They are a brand new generation with different thinking and lifestyle. As a father, my mission is to help him become the person he wants to be, and I will always be his strongest support. "