Cristiano Ronaldo may be writing the final chapter of his Portugal career at the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to his sister Katia Aveiro — who hinted strongly that the tournament's outcome could determine when the all-time leading men's international scorer walks away from international football.

Speaking to Portuguese broadcaster Sport TV ahead of Portugal's round-of-32 match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium, Aveiro — a pop star in Portugal — described the moment with unmistakable emotion.