Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 20226 FIFA World Cup will be his final tournament for Portugal, marking the end of his international career.The 41-year-old, who became the first player to appear in six World Cups and the oldest in the knockout rounds, made the announcement during a pre-match press conference ahead of Portugal's round of 16 clash against Spain.

Ronaldo, who scored a penalty in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Croatia in the round of 32, expressed his hope to lead his team further into the competition.He emphasized that his retirement will be on his own terms, stating, 'I’ve given everything in football.I don’t need it, I have a good life, but it’s about passion.' Despite criticism throughout his career, Ronaldo remains defiant, asserting that missing out on a World Cup win won’t diminish his legacy.Portugal faces Spain at the Dallas stadium in Texas on July 6, with Ronaldo’s final chapter in international football set to unfold.The article also mentions unrelated updates about Nigerian investments in premium domains, which are not connected to the main story.