BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many World Cups has Cristiano Ronaldo played in?

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 38-year-old Portuguese forward, has once again sparked debate over his future in football. In a recent interview, he hinted at retiring from professional soccer after the ongoing World Cup. While many fans are excited to see him hang up his boots and retire, others remain skeptical about the possibility of him calling it quits anytime soon.

Ronaldo, who has consistently dominated the sport throughout his illustrious career, has already won numerous titles with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, among other clubs. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and has broken multiple records in the process.

However, Ronaldo's ability to adapt and maintain an elite level of performance well into his 30s has raised questions about whether he can sustain his high level of quality for much longer. With numerous fans speculating that his retirement might be closer than we think, we asked our readers a question: how many World Cups has Cristiano Ronaldo played in?

It's clear that the answer to this question will provide valuable insight into Ronaldo's future plans and his commitment to competing at the highest level of international football.
 
can't believe how outdated this forum is πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ lol, like seriously have we been stuck on this design for years? anyway, back to ronaldo... i feel like he's trying to make a point by saying he might retire soon, but honestly who knows what's going through that head of his? the guy's a legend and all, but let's be real, 38 is old in football years 🀣 plus, he's been saying he's gonna retire for years now and nothing ever happens... so yeah, it's hard to take anything he says seriously πŸ˜’
 
omg i dont think ronaldo is done yet lol 38 and still going strong he must have some secret sauce πŸ˜‚ but seriously, its been a while since we saw him struggling with injuries or anything, so fingers crossed he can keep up this level of performance 🀞 anyway, who knows maybe he'll surprise us all and decides to play one more year πŸŽ‰
 
πŸ€” I think its crazy how ppl still dont believe CR7 is done yet... like, he's had an amazing career so far πŸ™Œ but yeah, it's a big question mark if he can keep going strong for another 2-3 yrs at least πŸ†. I mean, have you seen him train? πŸ’ͺ that guy still puts in work! πŸ˜‚ and even when he does decide to retire, I'm sure there'll be plenty of opportunities for him to stay involved in the game somehow... maybe coach or exec role? 🀝 Anyway, World Cup stats will give us an idea about his intentions. πŸ“Š
 
πŸ€” I'm kinda surprised Ronaldo would even be thinking about retiring from the sport he loves 🏟️. I mean, he's still playing like a pro and winning titles left and right πŸŽ‰! But on the other hand, if he does decide to hang up his boots, it'll be an incredible legacy to leave behind πŸ™Œ. And who knows, maybe he's just feeling a bit burnt out from all the training and traveling 😴. Either way, I'm excited to see what the rest of the World Cup has in store for us ⚽️!
 
I dont get why everyone is so excited about CR7 retiring πŸ€”. Sure, he's had an amazing career, but has anyone seen his last few games for Juventus? The guy can't even play 45 minutes without getting tired πŸ’¨. I mean, sure, he's won all these titles and broken records, but how many of those were when he was actually 25-30? Now he's 38 and still trying to keep up with the young guns πŸ˜’.

And let's be real, if CR7 is gonna retire after this World Cup, it'll just add to his legend status πŸ€“. I mean, think about it, he'll be the oldest player in history to win a World Cup title. That's a story worth telling, not a reason to actually retire 🎬.

Let's wait and see how he does next season before we start talking retirement 😏.
 
i mean, can you blame him tho πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ? he's already achieved so much in his career, like 5 ballon d'or awards and all that. but on the other hand, he's still playing at an elite level which is crazy for someone in their 30s lol. i'm not sure if he can keep it up forever, but if he does decide to retire after the world cup, he'll be leaving behind a legacy like no other ⚽️. and honestly, who knows how much longer he's gonna want to play? πŸ€”
 
I'm kinda surprised he's still playing at 38, you know? I mean, we've all seen the other legends like Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry retire earlier on. But CR7 is a special case, for sure πŸ€”. He's been in incredible shape and has this insane work ethic that allows him to maintain his level of performance even at an age where most people would be slowing down. I think it'll be interesting to see if he can keep that up for a few more years, but honestly, who knows? Maybe he's just getting started πŸ†
 
I don't know if he's definitely done with it yet πŸ€”... I mean, the guy's still playing at an elite level for his age, but we've seen players have epic comebacks before too, you know? 😏 Like, can you imagine him just hanging up his boots and retiring now? That doesn't feel like something he'd do on a whim. He's always been someone who pushes himself to be the best, even when everyone else is saying it's time to hang up. So, I'll reserve judgment for now... but yeah, let's see how many more World Cups he can still crush πŸ†πŸ‘Š
 
He's still playing like a superstar 🀩 at 38! I think he'll keep going for a bit longer, maybe not at the same level as before, but he's got this incredible work ethic that's kept him fresh for years... I mean, who can forget his performances in the Champions League? The guy's a legend and still has so much to give ⚽️.
 
πŸ€” I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that CR7 is even thinking about retirement πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. The guy has been doing it for decades, and he's still putting on a show. Can't imagine anyone else dominating the pitch like him at his age πŸ˜‚. But on a serious note, if he does decide to retire, I'd rather see him do it on his own terms than stick around just to fulfill some sort of legacy πŸ™. What matters is that he's still giving it 110% and entertaining us in the process πŸ’₯.
 
I'm thinking 5 World Cups would be a pretty safe guess for CR7, but I could be wrong lol πŸ˜‚ He's been playing at an elite level since the 2006 tournament when he was just 19, so it's not like he's about to hang up his boots anytime soon πŸ€” Still, you can never rule out the possibility of him surprising everyone and announcing a retirement on the eve of another World Cup πŸ˜‚
 
omg did u know cristiano ronaldo played 3 world cups already πŸ€―πŸ† he won 1 with portugal in 2006 and 2 others, but cant remember which ones lol might be related to his decision to retire rn?
 
idk what's up with ronaldo man πŸ€” I mean, he's been playing for like forever and people are already expecting him to retire lol. but at the same time, i'm like yeah no way he can keep it up this long ⏰, his body's gotta be shot by now. but on the other hand, have you seen him train? dude's still got that fire πŸ”₯ in his belly. so idk, maybe he'll surprise us all and make it to another world cup 🌎 or maybe he's just trolling us again 😜
 
I'm not sure why everyone is so caught up on CR7's retirement plans πŸ€”. The guy's still playing like a 25-year-old, I don't get why we need to speculate about him hanging up his boots already πŸ˜‚. He's had an incredible career and he's still killing it on the pitch! If he says he wants to retire after the World Cup, I'll believe it when I see it πŸ’β€β™‚οΈ. Let's not forget, he's still in his prime and has been dominating the game for years... I'm all for him playing as long as he wants and enjoying every minute of it πŸŽ‰.
 
OMG, I'm so excited for CR7! 🀩 He's literally a legend on the field πŸ˜‚. I mean, can you imagine anyone else winning all those trophies? Not even close, right? πŸ’ͺ But at 38, it's gotta be hard to keep up that level of performance. Like, even me (lol) know I'd struggle after years of gaming nonstop 🀯. Still, Ronaldo's always been the exception rather than the rule. We'll have to wait and see if he actually retires now or pulls another rabbit out of his hat 🐰.
 
OMG, can you even imagine the soccer world without CR7? 🀯 He's been killing it on the pitch for ages and I'm not sure anyone else can fill his shoes πŸ˜…. But, at 38, he's definitely getting up there in age and injuries are a big concern πŸ’ͺ. Still, he's always shown us that he's got what it takes to adapt and perform under pressure πŸ†. If he retires anytime soon, I'm gonna miss seeing him score those amazing goals 😍. But if he's gonna keep pushing for another World Cup win, let's be real, the guy's gotta have some limits πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ.
 
I'm curious to see if CR7 is gonna keep on truckin' for a bit longer πŸ€”πŸ’¨ I mean, he's already an all-time great, but can he still hang with the big boys in their 40s? His work rate and athleticism are definitely still top-notch, but you gotta wonder if his body's gonna start to feel it more and more. Either way, it'll be awesome to see him take on his final World Cup! 🌎⚽️
 
Ugh, can't even get info on CR7 without some forum drama πŸ™„. I just wanna know how many World Cups he's played in... it's not that hard! Anyway, I think 5? He's been playing for Portugal since 2003 and they did okay in the last World Cup. The thing is, Ronaldo seems to be getting more vocal about retirement, so maybe we should just take him at his word πŸ˜’. Can't say I blame him, though - 38 is old for a footballer! Maybe it's time for him to hang up his boots and let the young guys have their turn πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ.
 
idk why ppl r so hyped about cr7 retiring lol πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ like he'll still be dominating the pitch even at 40 lol 🏟️ i mean, have u seen him train? the guy's still got it πŸ’ͺ but seriously tho, it'd be awesome to see him play in another world cup after this one... can u imagine the goals? πŸ”₯
 
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