Cristiano Ronaldo is not yet ready to retire from the Portugal team

Cristiano Ronaldo's Hamstring Injury Recovery Raises Questions on 2026 World Cup Performance Impact

LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo's recent hamstring injury has sparked debate over whether the 41-year-old superstar can deliver peak performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though Portugal coach Roberto Martinez and club updates suggest the setback poses minimal long-term threat to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's participation or output.