Will Cristiano Ronaldo Retire If Portugal Loses to Croatia? Sister Announces Career Update

Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal against Croatia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup at Toronto Stadium.

Ronaldo is starting his fourth consecutive game for Portugal at this World Cup, and he has two goals so far in the competition.

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Today's match against Croatia is crucial for him, and a loss for Portugal would mark Ronaldo's last World Cup match of his career.

Many believe that Ronaldo will still continue to play for Al Nassr after the 2026 World Cup, but new reports suggest that Ronaldo's sister has just revealed new details about the player's plan after this competition.

Cristiano Ronaldo Set to Retire?

According to Marca, Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Kátia Aveiro, suggests that the 2026 World Cup will be the last competition for the Portuguese star with the Portugal national team.

Ronaldo reportedly does not plan to play in the 2028 EUROS in two years. Ronaldo would retire from the national team, but not from professional football.

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In an interview with Sport TV, Aveiro said, "I think this is goodbye, I am talking his time with the national team. The 2026 World Cup is the last dance."

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