Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal
23 September 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he considered ending his Portugal career after the World Cup but decided to continue. The 41-year-old said discussions with the federation president and head coach Jorge Jesus convinced him he can still help the national team.
Ronaldo is set to earn his 234th cap against Wales and remains focused on contributing on and off the pitch. He also acknowledged the 1,000-goal milestone as an ambition, entering the international window on 979 senior career goals.