"Example for the whole world" - Luis Figo claims Cristiano Ronaldo will 'always score goals' when asked if he can feature at 2026 World Cup

"Example for the whole world" - Luis Figo claims Cristiano Ronaldo will 'always score goals' when asked if he can feature at 2026 World Cup

Portugal legend Luis Figo has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to start for the national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo turned 40 earlier this year, but continues to be decisive for Al-Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo can boast 219 appearances and 139 goals in the jersey of the Portuguese national team at the age of 40. However, there is nothing to indicate that he is thinking of stopping in the short term. It seems increasingly that his desire is to play in the World Cup next year, when he can become the first footballer to play in six different World Cups. His compatriot Figo believes that he can succeed.

Luis Figo confident in Cristiano Ronaldo's role for Portugal at 2026 World Cup

When asked about Cristiano Ronaldo's ambitions of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, his compatriot Luis Figo gave an honest assessment.

He will score goals at 42 - Figo backs Ronaldo to start for Portugal at 2026 FIFA World Cup

He will score goals at 42 - Figo backs Ronaldo to start for Portugal at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Portuguese football legend Luis Figo has given his full support to Cristiano Ronaldo to continue playing for the Portuguese national team until the 2026 World Cup.