Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms Ready For World Cup: "Don't You See Me Playing?"

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved almost every title in his football career, but he always considers his body the most important trophy. That hasn't changed as the Portugal captain enters his sixth World Cup. On Friday afternoon, Ronaldo confirmed this when asked by reporters about his physical condition for this year's World Cup. He has denied any doubts about his fitness, pointing to recent performances in wins against Chile and Nigeria as evidence. "Physically? I'm fine," Ronaldo said. "Didn't you see me play?" Even though he has turned 41, Ronaldo's performance has not decreased. During the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season with Al Nassr, he scored 28 goals and had 2 assists on a total of 161 shots in 30 matches. Ronaldo now wants to carry that success and momentum into Portugal's World Cup squad, as he shifts his focus from preparation to competition. Speaking to reporters, he also said he was very satisfied with the team's preparation before the tournament. "It was good but also tiring because we worked very hard," Ronaldo said. "We've had the upper hand in games, but the most important thing is when the ball starts rolling on the 17th, in the first match, and when the pressure really starts to mount — that's when we'll see the real champions." For Ronaldo, now is the time to move from the preparation phase to the performance phase. Even at the age of 41, he still plays an important role in Portugal's championship ambitions. As the team aims to build a strong preparation, this tournament represents the captain's last chance to win the first World Cup of his career.