Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make his sixth World Cup appearance in 2026, with many viewing it as his likely final tournament. He remains Portugal’s record goalscorer with 143 goals and holds the record for most caps with 226. Roberto Martinez believes there is no reason to doubt Ronaldo’s ability to play in 2030 at age 45, when the tournament will be hosted across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with some matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Martinez argues Ronaldo’s impact is defined by hunger and continuous improvement rather than specific titles, and he presents Ronaldo as a role model for young players in Portugal.
""No one should doubt that," Martinez told Cadena SER when asked about Ronaldo attempting to play in 2030. "He's earned it. "We would love to be able to pass on Cristiano Ronaldo's model to all young footballers in Portugal because he is a role model. "We, the [national team] coaching staff, have come to a conclusion: Cristiano Ronaldo does not play to win a specific collective or individual title."
""Cristiano is not defined by what he eats, but by the hunger he possesses. Whatever Cristiano wins, the very next day he has the same hunger to improve. "I have worked with many players that have won a Champions League or a Ballon d'Or and the next day they lose their appetite. What we have with Ronaldo is an example of a different menta"
"Ronaldo, who made his World Cup debut way back in 2006, is set to make his sixth appearance at the tournament this summer, with most expecting it to be the 41-year-old's last. The Al-Nassr forward continues to plunder goals for Portugal, and is his country's record goalscorer with 143. He also holds the record for the most caps with 226."
"Martinez sees no reason to question Ronaldo's ability to play at the age of 45 in 2030, when the World Cup will take place in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with some matches of the centenary tournament held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay."
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