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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup 'definitely' his last

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Hungary during their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Lisbon on October 14, 2025. [AFP]

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year's World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great careers.

The 40-year-old forward, with more than 950 club and international goals, also said he would retire from football in "one or two years".

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