Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this will be his last World Cup, as he prepares to face Spain with Portugal in Monday’s round-of-16 clash in Dallas.

Ronaldo, 41, has played in six editions of the tournament — in 2006, 2020, 2014, 2018, 2022 and now in 2026 — and became the first player to score in six World Cups when he netted against Uzbekistan in the group stage.

The 2030 competition edition of the World Cup is set to be co-hosted by Portugal as well as Spain and Morocco.

“It’s about enjoying it as much as possible,” Ronaldo said toward the end of a prematch news conference on Sunday. “This will be my last World Cup, but let’s hope tomorrow isn’t my last game.”

“The day will come [when I retire from international football]. But I’ll be honest. Whatever happens tomorrow, Cristiano will leave with a clear conscience, not 100%, but 1000%. Because I’ve given everything in football. I don’t need it, I have a good life, but it’s about passion. I play football because I love it… You have to enjoy every day. And I’ve scored three goals [at this World Cup], I’m not doing too badly, right?”

Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan in the group stage, before netting a penalty against Croatia in the round of 32, his first goal in a World Cup knockout match.

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