Cristiano Ronaldo -- World Cup 2026

Portugal • Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 41 during the 2026 World Cup. It is his sixth and certainly final World Cup appearance. He has scored in five consecutive World Cups, has 130 international goals, and has never won the tournament. This is the last chapter.

About Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo plays his club football for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, which has lowered his involvement in top-level European football. At 41, he is no longer the athletic phenomenon of 2018 -- he is a penalty-area presence, a set-piece specialist, and a leadership figure. Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Joao Felix will carry the creative burden. Ronaldo brings goals from positions and his psychological presence remains significant. Portugal have a more complete squad around him than at any previous World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo and New York

The Portuguese community in New York is concentrated in the Ironbound district of Newark and in parts of Astoria, Queens. Newark's Ferry Street will be packed for every Portugal match. The question of whether Ronaldo plays a full tournament or shares time with younger options will define how Portugal approach each match.

How to watch Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup

All World Cup matches air on FOX or FS1 in English, Telemundo or Universo in Spanish. FuboTV carries all four channels.