Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCristiano Ronaldo remains a force of nature but seemingly not much longer.Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has already made history as only the third player to play in six World Cups ahead of his country's round-of-32 clash with Croatia.At 41, the forward continues to perform on the biggest stage, winning an array of major honours and hoping to end his country's lengthy wait for World Cup glory.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kCristiano Ronaldo's international future revealedHe also holds the distinction as the leading men's international goal scorer after netting 145 times for Roberto Martinez's side throughout his incredible career.But the question of when Ronaldo will finally call time on a lifetime of records after almost a quarter of a century remains as the Selecao enter the knockout stage. You may like Which records will Cristiano Ronaldo break at World Cup 2026? How to watch Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup The numbers make the argument for Cristiano Ronaldo. Hes not in the squad because of what he was, but because his present form earns it every time Roberto Martinez on the Portuguese icons World Cup selection Shortly before Ronaldo prepared to go head-to-head with his former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric at Toronto Stadium, a hint at that moment finally surfaced.Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro claimed before the showdown that Portugal's potential elimination will spell the end of her brother's glittering international career.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.From the information I have, from a reliable source, I believe that this is the last dance, so lets enjoy it," the pop star told Portuguese outlet Sport TV.I believe its not today that theyll say goodbye, but its coming soon. I strongly believe this is the farewell.So enjoy it a lot because it will be difficult to find someone after 200 goals. Im talking about the Portuguese national team.Confirmation of Ronaldo's potential international retirement would come just a year before his current deal with the Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr is set to expire.He previously stated in a November 2025 interview with Piers Morgan that hanging up his boots would likely happen 'soon' and admitting that he will cry when it does.Could this really be the beginning of the end?TOPICSCristiano RonaldoPortugalWorld CupRichard Buxton
