Cristiano Ronaldo two goals shy of becoming Portugal's all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history

The 40-year-old will have a chance to become the all-time leading scorer for his nation in the FIFA World Cup next year.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s ambition of lifting the FIFA World Cup still remains a dream for him. Next year will be another chance for the striker to finally fulfil that dream, if he plays in the competition.

Currently 40, Ronaldo will be 41 next year and will be one of the oldest players to be competing in the competition. However, he will also have many records in mind to break in the tournament next year.

Ronaldo has already participated in five World Cups, from 2006 in Germany to 2022 in Qatar. In addition to talent, his durability in one of the most physically taxing sports is shown in his consistency at the club and international level.

What record can Cristiano Ronaldo break at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Ronaldo is getting closer to making history by becoming Portugal’s all-time leading scorer at the World Cup in addition to reaching his participation milestone. He presently boasts eight goals in 22 matches at the World Cup, and is two short of overtaking another Portuguese legend, Eusébio, who has scored nine goals in the competition.

By the time the next World Cup begins, Cristiano Ronaldo will be 41 years old, so his involvement alone would be a remarkable accomplishment. His focus, physical preparation, and unwavering desire to remain relevant in world soccer are shown by his ability to compete at such a high level at even at this age.

His arrival in the US would be a worldwide celebration in addition to a sporting milestone. Ronaldo is still one of the most well-known players in the world, and his participation in the USA 2026 would greatly increase the tournament’s exposure in a nation where soccer is still becoming more and more popular.

Ronaldo’s fame would grow even more if he participated in the 2026 event and scored a goal. Few sportsmen in history have been able to stay at the top for so long, much less on the biggest platform in the world.

His background would serve as a source of guidance and motivation for Portugal’s next generation of athletes. For fans throughout the world, it would be another opportunity to see one of the greatest athletes in history compete in North America.

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