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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 will be his final World Cup: 'Hopefully tomorrow won't be my last match'

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Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance at the tournament. He also expressed hope that his upcoming match, presumably for Portugal, will not be his last. This announcement marks the end of an era for one of football's greatest players.

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Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final World Cup tournament.

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Ronaldo expressed hope that his next match (tomorrow) will not be his last match.

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Ronaldo expressed hope that his next match (tomorrow) will not be his last match.

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Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final World Cup tournament.

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Ronaldo is currently participating in a tournament where his team may face elimination in the next match.

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