Dallas – Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, spoke candidly about his final World Cup as he prepared for the crucial Round of 16 match against Spain on Monday night. At 41 years old, with the next World Cup four years away when he will be 45, Ronaldo acknowledged that this tournament is likely his last on the international stage. "I am enjoying this World Cup.

This is my last World Cup," Ronaldo said at the pre-match press conference. "I hope tomorrow's match won't be my last, but one day I will have to step away from international football. Whatever happens tomorrow, I will leave the field completely satisfied.

I have given everything for football. I have nothing left to prove. My life is moving forward beautifully.

I still play out of passion because I love football." The match between Portugal and Spain is a high-stakes encounter held in Dallas, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals to face the victor of the USA vs Belgium match. Ronaldo also reflected on his World Cup experiences: "This World Cup has been exceptional for me. Out of all the World Cups I have played, the 2026 tournament will be memorable because of the incredible passion and love I have witnessed from the people.

Emotionally and physically, this feels like my final tournament. I want to enjoy every moment." Ronaldo's career spans over two decades, including six World Cups since 2006. He has won multiple trophies at club level—Premier League with Manchester United, La Liga with Real Madrid, Serie A with Juventus—and claimed five UEFA Champions League titles.

Internationally, he has lifted the 2016 European Championship and the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League trophies. The World Cup title remains the only major trophy eluding him. Portugal defeated Spain last year to win the UEFA Nations League, and Ronaldo hopes to replicate that success: "We want to beat Spain again and reach the last eight." This match marks a pivotal moment not only for Portugal's World Cup hopes but also for Ronaldo's illustrious career.

Should Portugal advance, it would keep alive Ronaldo's dream of finally securing a World Cup trophy before retirement, completing his remarkable football legacy.