In the round of 16 of the World Cup, the Iberian clash between Portugal and Spain is, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated. This could be Ronaldo's last participation in the World Cup, as he announced that the 2026 edition will be his farewell. "Regardless of what happens tomorrow, I will be happy. I can't put pressure on myself to have to win," Ronaldo said at a press conference.
The forward recognizes that he is no longer the player he once was, but he managed to score three goals in the tournament. "I think I'm having a good tournament. There are players who have more goals than me, but I believe I'm contributing well. Let's see if I can score tomorrow," he said.
Ronaldo, who often dropped back into midfield in Portugal, says he has been doing so less frequently. "I play for the national team differently than I did for Al Nassr. I have more freedom and I'm closer to the box", explained the famous number 7, who continues to believe in his abilities. "You know that when the ball arrives in the box and an opportunity arises, I will score it. The game against Spain will be difficult, but I am confident." Portugal and Spain will face each other next Monday at 9pm, Lisbon time, in Dallas.