Former Portugal manager Fernando Santos has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to play for his country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo, despite being 39, is still going strong for club and country. He is still Portugal's captain and is churning out impressive numbers.

Cristiano Ronaldo will celebrate his 40th birthday in February, but the Portugal forward is not ready to retire just yet as he looks to win the biggest prize in international football

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove in Saudi Arabia that he wants to continue competing at the highest level and not to retire as some fans thought. Given his excellent performance, Al Nassr would be willing to offer him a multimillion-dollar renewal.

Fernando Santos predicts that Cristiano Ronaldo will shine at the 2026 World Cup, calling him "the best player in the world." Will CR7 prove him right?