Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal that was disqualified for offside against Croatia during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to the rumours of his retirement after the FIFA World Cup 2026. The speculations around Ronaldo's retirement are not new, and they gained steam after Ronaldo's sister Katia Avero dropped a bombshell and confirmed that the World Cup will be the veteran's last dance. Speaking to Sport TV, Katia said, "Enjoy it while it lasts. It's ending soon. The info I have, from a reliable source... this is his last dance." “For intelligent people, those who like football, they have to like Ronaldo. They are the ones who end up losing out. He has been dominating for more than 20 years. Look where we are, the Aveiro family... and where we come from. Look at the suffering my mother went through... Do you think criticism will affect our happiness? Never," she added. Ronaldo, however, said that he hasn't made any decision on his career, and he'll take a call only after the campaign ends. Ronaldo scored his first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout goal against Croatia and helped Portugal recover after conceding a lead in the must-win game, and a late strike by Goncalo Ramos pushed Portugal into the Round of 16, where they will face Spain. “I don't make reckless decisions. I will decide after the tournament, not now,” Ronaldo said after the match against Croatia. Faham Uddin is a seasoned sports journalist currently working as a Special Correspondent on the sports desk. With over eight years of diverse experien... View More