Cristiano Ronaldo has not set a fully confirmed club-retirement date , but the latest reports say he has indicated the 2026 World Cup will be his last and that he expects to retire from football in about one or two years.

What’s known

  • He has said retirement will be on his own timeline , not someone else’s.
  • Public reports this week say his international career with Portugal is ending or near its end after the 2026 World Cup.
  • Earlier reporting also suggested he was thinking in terms of “one or two years” before fully hanging up his boots.

Best read on the timeline

  • International retirement: likely now or very soon, following the 2026 World Cup narrative.
  • Overall football retirement: most likely within 1–2 years , not necessarily immediately.

Quick scoop

So the short answer is: probably not immediately, but likely by 2027 or 2028 at the latest if his own comments hold true.

Would you like a short version for posting, or a more detailed update with the latest quotes?