Cristiano Ronaldo’s response when asked if he will play in the 2026 World Cup

In the run-up to the UEFA Nations League, the Portuguese star said that he will be the first to step aside when he “feels that he is not an asset to the national team”, although he preferred not to answer questions about his upcoming presence at the World Cup.

In the run-up to the UEFA Nations League, Cristiano Ronaldo preferred not to answer questions about his presence at the 2026 World Cup

For some it will seem like an eternity, while others have already opened their piggy bank to start saving up the money needed to travel. A distance of Two years separate football fans from the 2026 World Cup. However, unlike other times, there will be many people who will wish that moment never came. And the only logical explanation for that feeling is The final outcome of Messi and Ronaldo’s careers in World Cups. Because although the possibility that they are defending their national teams for the last time is in the pipeline, every time they have to respond, Both choose to avoid the answer and that increases the expectation..

This is what happened with Cristiano Ronaldo, in the run-up to what will be the UEFA Nations League, in a press conference, the Portuguese star assured that he will be the first to step aside when “I feel that I am not an asset to my club or to the national team”, although he ignored the response about his upcoming presence in the main official international men’s football tournament at the national team level in the world.

“I will always think that I will be a starter, but I will always respect the coach. As long as there is professional ethics, I will respect the coaches. If there is no ethics, then there can be controversy…”Cristiano began, laughing, in his press conference in charge of the Portugal national team.

“I know I can do it and I will continue to do it. I am very positive about the present. I feel happy. When that time comes, I will take the step forward.”continued the 39-year-old striker who will play this Thursday against Luka Modric’s Croatia and then on Sunday against Scotland, both at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.

In turn, Bicho assured that his physical condition is “good, almost in shape” and when the time came to answer if he wants to play in the 2026 World Cup, the scorer replied that “just try to live in the moment.”

The Portuguese striker spoke about Euro 2024 and revealed that it was “not a disappointment” (Lars Baron/Getty Images)

On the other hand, the former Real Madrid striker spoke about the performance of the Portuguese in the Eurocup: “In my opinion it wasn’t a disappointment, it was part of the growth of a team that has to take its time. In my opinion, it was positive. Nobody likes to lose, but for me it wasn’t a failure, I think it was a victory.”

And he added: “When things are going well, it’s difficult to evolve, so we learn from it, in football and in life. You have to know how to face bad times with optimism and lightness. That’s life.”

Along the same lines, he confirmed that “it never crossed his mind” leave the national team after the elimination in the quarter-finals of the most important international tournament for national football teams in Europe, but “it gave me more motivation to continue”

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