FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread

[Cyber_warrior]

This is not about Ronaldo's fitness at his age, it is more of the rivalry between him and Lionel Messi. Ronaldo doesn't want to retire when Messi is still active and winning more trophies. Though reaching 1000th goals could be the target of Ronaldo but what i just said about him and Messi is most likely to be the point. Ronaldo should acknowledge that he is old and retire honorably. He has a lot of achievements in his football career so it's high time for his era to be over. Young stars is already developing to replace both Messi and Ronaldo so both players should be thinking of hanging their boots. They are no longer in their prime years, they have enjoyed enough attention and fame

I don't think important for Cristiano Ronaldo reaching 1000 goals but how can bring Portugal reach to the final and for the first time become the champion, its 6th appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup and most highest achievement third position finish at World Cup 2006. No doubt rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo but most important Ronaldo not winning World Cup trophy and Lionel Messi have won last edition.

Special for Cristiano Ronaldo can play until 6th world cup edition in his career and difficult reach for other players how physical condition of Cristiano Ronaldo still consistent although have reach 41 years old. By the way several oldest players in World Cup 2026 from Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric.

Cristiano Ronaldo on his 6th edition of the World Cup have just a thing on this mind and that is winning the World Cup, that the only thing missing in his cabinet, that is what he desires so much right now. I think they have a good team to make a statement at this World Cup, i Would even say that have the best midfield in the tournament, I just hope it all workout for them.
At 41 it not going to be easy for him but he has proven that age is just a number, we have seen in putting in goals even at this age and the fact remains he his still the best forward Portugal still have at this time. For me I would really love to see him win the world in what his last dance in this particular tournament.

[Juicyhome]

Cristiano Ronaldo on his 6th edition of the World Cup have just a thing on this mind and that is winning the World Cup, that the only thing missing in his cabinet, that is what he desires so much right now. I think they have a good team to make a statement at this World Cup, i Would even say that have the best midfield in the tournament, I just hope it all workout for them.
At 41 it not going to be easy for him but he has proven that age is just a number, we have seen in putting in goals even at this age and the fact remains he his still the best forward Portugal still have at this time. For me I would really love to see him win the world in what his last dance in this particular tournament.

All C.Ronaldo fans want him to win the world cup because he deserves it, we know Fifa doesn't reward world cup,I believe the Portugal team has all it takes to win the world cup this year, they're the most complete team in the world right now. Ronaldo has to be fit with the team to win the world cup this year, he's a goal machine even at 41 years, he's still keeping fit to challenge for the world cup. Truly C.Ronaldo age is just a number, and that's why the fans love him.

[paco92x]

Cristiano Ronaldo on his 6th edition of the World Cup have just a thing on this mind and that is winning the World Cup, that the only thing missing in his cabinet, that is what he desires so much right now. I think they have a good team to make a statement at this World Cup, i Would even say that have the best midfield in the tournament, I just hope it all workout for them.
At 41 it not going to be easy for him but he has proven that age is just a number, we have seen in putting in goals even at this age and the fact remains he his still the best forward Portugal still have at this time. For me I would really love to see him win the world in what his last dance in this particular tournament.

They definitely have a team that is potent: a good defense, superb midfield, and a good enough attack. Ronaldo is always a threat, even in his 40s. They always have good odds, yet they don't manage to deliver. For Ronaldo's sake, I surely hope that this time will be different. Countries with lesser teams have managed to do better than them in the World Cup.

[blue Snow]

This is not about Ronaldo's fitness at his age, it is more of the rivalry between him and Lionel Messi. Ronaldo doesn't want to retire when Messi is still active and winning more trophies. Though reaching 1000th goals could be the target of Ronaldo but what i just said about him and Messi is most likely to be the point. Ronaldo should acknowledge that he is old and retire honorably. He has a lot of achievements in his football career so it's high time for his era to be over. Young stars is already developing to replace both Messi and Ronaldo so both players should be thinking of hanging their boots. They are no longer in their prime years, they have enjoyed enough attention and fame

I don't think important for Cristiano Ronaldo reaching 1000 goals but how can bring Portugal reach to the final and for the first time become the champion, its 6th appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup and most highest achievement third position finish at World Cup 2006. No doubt rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo but most important Ronaldo not winning World Cup trophy and Lionel Messi have won last edition.

There’s no doubt that his rivalry with Messi is a major factor; that’s why Ronaldo is so determined to win the World Cup so he won’t always be mocked for supposedly being unable to win it. However, reaching 1000 goals is also a goal of his because, even if he can’t win the World Cup, at least he’ll still hold an enduring record in the world of soccer: that of the all-time leading goalscorer.

[SquirrelJulietGarden]

They definitely have a team that is potent: a good defense, superb midfield, and a good enough attack. Ronaldo is always a threat, even in his 40s. They always have good odds, yet they don't manage to deliver. For Ronaldo's sake, I surely hope that this time will be different. Countries with lesser teams have managed to do better than them in the World Cup.

Portugal has a very good midfield with star players from ball possession, match intensity control to attacking creativeness, so a scorer like Cristiano Ronaldo will be benefited with that world class midfield support. Cristiano Ronaldo has very good instinct of finding open space and positions where he can have chances of making shots and scoring goals.

All midfielders in Portugal like Bruno, Vitinha, Neves can make key passes and Ronaldo can turn them to goals for himself and assists for these midfielders. Portugal will not have an easy World Cup because Spain and France are very strong, and it's not easy to beat these national teams in World Cup 2026.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Have seen many post about Messi and Ronaldo and it wasn't today this comparison started but yet again we are here to talk about the two goats in football. For me I just have to talk about the country Portugal where Ronaldo is from and we'd be seeing him leading the squad as the captain of the side. With Ronaldo leading his teammates in this world cup, how far do we think Portugal can go in this year's World Cup? Can they survive the pressure other countries will bring to them or are they going to be eliminated in round of 16? Your thoughts guys.

[Qhunman]

All C.Ronaldo fans want him to win the world cup because he deserves it, we know Fifa doesn't reward world cup,I believe the Portugal team has all it takes to win the world cup this year, they're the most complete team in the world right now. Ronaldo has to be fit with the team to win the world cup this year, he's a goal machine even at 41 years, he's still keeping fit to challenge for the world cup. Truly C.Ronaldo age is just a number, and that's why the fans love him.

Cristiano Ronaldo truly deserved to win the FIFA world cup but the question is can he be able to win it at this current age? Messi has won it for Argentina so I would want Cristiano Ronaldo to win it for Portugal but unlike any other competitions,the world cup is going to be highly competitive  because they alot of quality players who would want to win it for their country so it won't be easy for Portugal to win it.  However Cristiano Ronaldo still looks fit and he doesn't look like a 41 years old because he's stronger than he looks but he would need more than to win world cup.

[LUCKMCFLY]

With Cristiano Ronaldo's high ambition, good professionalism, extreme strong physical fitness, his player career will continue for more years except if he suddenly gets a severe injury that ends his career. Then with his great skills for scoring goals, he will be able to score many more goals if his career lasts for next several years and he will get his target at 1000th goal. It's a his ambitious target individually but if he has two choices: getting 1000th goal without World Cup title and win World Cup 2026 title without 1000th goal, till his player career retirement, I believe that he will choose World Cup title.

And according to social media, the team that is most supported so far by everyone is Portugal. I think it's because CR7 is there, and many say that football owes him. I think CR7 will give his all this time to win this competition; he won't rest until he achieves it. We know there are great, very good teams like Spain, France, among others that are tough, but Portugal has what it takes to win this World Cup.

[Sithara007]

Cristiano Ronaldo truly deserved to win the FIFA world cup but the question is can he be able to win it at this current age? Messi has won it for Argentina so I would want Cristiano Ronaldo to win it for Portugal but unlike any other competitions,the world cup is going to be highly competitive  because they alot of quality players who would want to win it for their country so it won't be easy for Portugal to win it.  However Cristiano Ronaldo still looks fit and he doesn't look like a 41 years old because he's stronger than he looks but he would need more than to win world cup.

Tired of answering this question again and again. Cristiano Ronaldo will be 41 by the time he plays his first match of FIFA World Cup 2026. And Lionel Messi would be 38 years. But those who have watched Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr during the Saudi Professional League would agree that at the moment he looks 10x more fit when compared to Messi. Age is not everything. You can have someone who is in early 40s vastly more fit when compared to someone who is in his mid 30s. Ronaldo's issue is something else. His issue is that he doesn't usually get a lot of support from his team mates.

[blomen]

Tired of answering this question again and again. Cristiano Ronaldo will be 41 by the time he plays his first match of FIFA World Cup 2026. And Lionel Messi would be 38 years. But those who have watched Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr during the Saudi Professional League would agree that at the moment he looks 10x more fit when compared to Messi. Age is not everything. You can have someone who is in early 40s vastly more fit when compared to someone who is in his mid 30s. Ronaldo's issue is something else. His issue is that he doesn't usually get a lot of support from his team mates.

is ronaldo not getting support from his teammates? portugal is a fantastic team that has some of the world’s best players in most positions. i almost completely disagree with you, because in recent years the portuguese national team has had to shape itself around ronaldo. even psg, the current champions league champion, has four players on the portuguese national team, and yet you’re saying ronaldo isn’t getting support from his teammates. if ronaldo can’t make portugal world cup champions, he should look for the fault in himself rather than his teammates. he might still be in shape, but he’s not the kind of player who can lead his team to win the world cup. if he hadn’t been so insistent on not sitting on the bench, maybe portugal would be in a better position.

i’m not underestimating what he’s done, but that’s the situation right now.

[Ale88]

With Ronaldo age, I didn't expect him to be performing so well currently, but he is doing great with his performances on the pitch. From what he has played so far this season, I believe he is going to do really well at the World Cup. Although I know he will not be as strong as before due to his age, I still expect Ronaldo to be very active on the pitch.It is very possible that this will be his last World Cup. Because of that, he may put in all his effort and support his teammates so they can achieve success this time around. I would not be surprised if Portugal make it to the final and possibly win it. I know they may not have a squad as strong as some other countries, but with determination, the Portugal team is capable of winning the World Cup.If Portugal win it, Ronaldo will probably be the happiest player because the World Cup is the one major trophy he is still focused on achieving.

Ronaldo is one of my favourite players. He has maintained his fitness in the saudi pro league this season. He has  performed well throughout the season and has  scored a lot of goals. This is really commendable. It is definitely very difficult to perform like this at the age of 41.

I am not expecting much from Ronaldo in the world cup. It is even more likely that ronaldo will not be in the  starting XI. It is difficult for ronaldo to be on the field for 90 minutes. Perhaps the coach will use ronaldo in  the second half. The important thing is that I do not know what the  relationship between Ronaldo and his  teammates is like. If they do not have a good understanding, then it will be difficult for Ronaldo to perform well.

This is one of the few messages that make sense. Everybody just repeating that Ronaldo has an incredible shape and therefore he is going to score a bunch of goals in the World Cup: did any of you ever check Ronaldo's numbers at the World Cups? He scored in total 8 goals in 22 appearances across five different tournaments, that means on average he doesn't even score 2 goals per World Cup. And here I keep reading "he's going to score a bunch of goals".

[4king]

Cristiano Ronaldo truly deserved to win the FIFA world cup but the question is can he be able to win it at this current age? Messi has won it for Argentina so I would want Cristiano Ronaldo to win it for Portugal but unlike any other competitions,the world cup is going to be highly competitive  because they alot of quality players who would want to win it for their country so it won't be easy for Portugal to win it.  However Cristiano Ronaldo still looks fit and he doesn't look like a 41 years old because he's stronger than he looks but he would need more than to win world cup.

Tired of answering this question again and again. Cristiano Ronaldo will be 41 by the time he plays his first match of FIFA World Cup 2026. And Lionel Messi would be 38 years. But those who have watched Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr during the Saudi Professional League would agree that at the moment he looks 10x more fit when compared to Messi. Age is not everything. You can have someone who is in early 40s vastly more fit when compared to someone who is in his mid 30s. Ronaldo's issue is something else. His issue is that he doesn't usually get a lot of support from his team mates.

To even still be talking about Ronaldo and Messi still on the same pitch is amazing. Will be a great watch probably both of their last world cups.

[cocadalcan]

Cristiano Ronaldo on his 6th edition of the World Cup have just a thing on this mind and that is winning the World Cup, that the only thing missing in his cabinet, that is what he desires so much right now. I think they have a good team to make a statement at this World Cup, i Would even say that have the best midfield in the tournament, I just hope it all workout for them.
At 41 it not going to be easy for him but he has proven that age is just a number, we have seen in putting in goals even at this age and the fact remains he his still the best forward Portugal still have at this time. For me I would really love to see him win the world in what his last dance in this particular tournament.

All C.Ronaldo fans want him to win the world cup because he deserves it, we know Fifa doesn't reward world cup,I believe the Portugal team has all it takes to win the world cup this year, they're the most complete team in the world right now. Ronaldo has to be fit with the team to win the world cup this year, he's a goal machine even at 41 years, he's still keeping fit to challenge for the world cup. Truly C.Ronaldo age is just a number, and that's why the fans love him.

Ronaldo known as CR7 is so talented that he has retained his youth even at the age of 41 and if he gets the full backup of his teammates while playing for his country, he will definitely succeed. The team is confident of winning the World Cup trophy and I also think that the Portugal team is complete at the moment. If CR7 is physically fit and fit to play in every match, then the team can take itself to a good position. The success of the team largely depends on his good performance because having a talented player like him in the team means that the chances of winning are higher.

[WatChe]

This is one of the few messages that make sense. Everybody just repeating that Ronaldo has an incredible shape and therefore he is going to score a bunch of goals in the World Cup: did any of you ever check Ronaldo's numbers at the World Cups? He scored in total 8 goals in 22 appearances across five different tournaments, that means on average he doesn't even score 2 goals per World Cup. And here I keep reading "he's going to score a bunch of goals".

Thanks for coming up with such stats, they are new to me. If CR7 has such stats in FIFA world cup then it won't be appropriate to expect too much from him in upcoming world cup. CR7 has so far scored 973 goals and is very close to scoring 1000 goals in his career. Alone a player can't win a world cup unless the whole team play extraordinary game. Portugal no doubt has talented players that can take there side to victory and their fans will be looking to see their team finishing as top team of the tournament.   

[AprilioMP]

With Cristiano Ronaldo's high ambition, good professionalism, extreme strong physical fitness, his player career will continue for more years except if he suddenly gets a severe injury that ends his career. Then with his great skills for scoring goals, he will be able to score many more goals if his career lasts for next several years and he will get his target at 1000th goal. It's a his ambitious target individually but if he has two choices: getting 1000th goal without World Cup title and win World Cup 2026 title without 1000th goal, till his player career retirement, I believe that he will choose World Cup title.

And according to social media, the team that is most supported so far by everyone is Portugal. I think it's because CR7 is there, and many say that football owes him. I think CR7 will give his all this time to win this competition; he won't rest until he achieves it. We know there are great, very good teams like Spain, France, among others that are tough, but Portugal has what it takes to win this World Cup.

Just because Ronaldo is considered to be indebted to football doesn't sound like an exaggeration.
Cristiano Ronaldo will give his all in his final World Cup, considering his age, but his energy isn't the same as when he played for Portugal for the third time.

Ronaldo faces many serious challenges in this World Cup. France has Saliba ready to guard his movements.
And the other national teams are also similar, with an average age of under 30. It's certainly not easy for Ronaldo. However, his presence in the Portugal team could be a strategy for opposing teams to focus on him while creating space for other players.

[yixichloro2xx]

With Ronaldo age, I didn't expect him to be performing so well currently, but he is doing great with his performances on the pitch. From what he has played so far this season, I believe he is going to do really well at the World Cup. Although I know he will not be as strong as before due to his age, I still expect Ronaldo to be very active on the pitch.It is very possible that this will be his last World Cup. Because of that, he may put in all his effort and support his teammates so they can achieve success this time around. I would not be surprised if Portugal make it to the final and possibly win it. I know they may not have a squad as strong as some other countries, but with determination, the Portugal team is capable of winning the World Cup.If Portugal win it, Ronaldo will probably be the happiest player because the World Cup is the one major trophy he is still focused on achieving.

Ronaldo is one of my favourite players. He has maintained his fitness in the saudi pro league this season. He has  performed well throughout the season and has  scored a lot of goals. This is really commendable. It is definitely very difficult to perform like this at the age of 41.

I am not expecting much from Ronaldo in the world cup. It is even more likely that ronaldo will not be in the  starting XI. It is difficult for ronaldo to be on the field for 90 minutes. Perhaps the coach will use ronaldo in  the second half. The important thing is that I do not know what the  relationship between Ronaldo and his  teammates is like. If they do not have a good understanding, then it will be difficult for Ronaldo to perform well.

This is one of the few messages that make sense. Everybody just repeating that Ronaldo has an incredible shape and therefore he is going to score a bunch of goals in the World Cup: did any of you ever check Ronaldo's numbers at the World Cups? He scored in total 8 goals in 22 appearances across five different tournaments, that means on average he doesn't even score 2 goals per World Cup. And here I keep reading "he's going to score a bunch of goals".

I remembered when Ronaldo said the world cup is just a 7 game tournament, so I don't see him doing anything tangible if he still carries that mentality. He said our of pain because Messi won the world cup, so  I don't know why his fans are praying for him to win it. A lot of players are dying to play at the greatest tournament of all time. He doesn't have a good stats in the world cup compared to other competitions he has played in. He has never scored a knockout goal before, and now he is 41 year old. His age is going to be a huge factor in that attacking position.  The Portuguese attacking front isn't convincing, Joao Felix, Ronaldo and Bernardo silva.