Ronaldo’s final shot at World Cup glory. Does it end with a title?
Ronaldo’s final shot at World Cup glory. Does it end with a title?
Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAYWed, June 17, 2026 at 12:13 PM UTC
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Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time, will participate in his historic sixth FIFA World Cup tournament but has yet to capture soccer's most prestigious title. Ronaldo remains determined to add this elusive trophy to his collection, setting his sights on glory in what may be his final opportunity.
Ronaldo first made his FIFA World Cup debut in the 2006 tournament held in Germany. At just 21 years old, he played in six matches, scoring once. He helped propel Portugal to an impressive fourth-place finish.
Perhaps his most memorable World Cup performance came in the 2018 tournament in Russia, where he scored four goals in four appearances, including a sensational hat-trick against Spain. Despite his efforts, Portugal was eliminated in the Round of 16, falling short of expectations.
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Across his six World Cup appearances, Ronaldo has amassed 22 caps, scoring eight goals and providing two assists for Portugal. Now, at 41 years old, Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup in North America will be his final tournament.
Portugal will kick off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an opening match against DR Congo on Wednesday.
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Portugal World Cup schedule 2026Game 1: Portugal vs. DR Congo -
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)
TV: FOX, Telemundo
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo, Peacock
Game 2: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan -
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)
TV: FOX, Telemundo
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo, Peacock
Game 3: Portugal vs. Colombia -
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
TV: FOX, Telemundo
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo, Peacock
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2026 FIFA World Cup: Has Cristiano Ronaldo ever won a World Cup
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