Ronaldo is weighing retirement after the 2026 World Cup but says he wants to reach 1,000 career goals. He aims to help a new‑look Portugal before hanging up his boots.
Cristiano Ronaldo is contemplating retirement after the 2026 World Cup, yet he announced his ambition to reach the landmark of 1,000 career goals and to help a rejuvenated Portugal side achieve major success before hanging up his boots.
Goals and ambition
Ronaldo estimates he has already netted over 800 goals across club and international competitions. He needs roughly 200 more to hit the 1,000‑goal mark, a milestone he says would be a fitting cap to a career spanning more than two decades.
- Current tally: >800 goals.
- Near‑term target: 850 goals by season end.
- Ultimate target: 1,000 goals before retirement.
Portugal after the World Cup
Following Portugal's exit in the quarter‑finals, the new coach has begun integrating young talents such as Federico Filipe and João Vinícius. Ronaldo believes his experience can guide the emerging generation and raise the team's collective performance.
Retirement prospects
No exact retirement date has been set. Ronaldo indicated he will decide after either reaching the 1,000‑goal milestone or after participating in Euro 2028, whichever comes first.
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