European media reports have indicated that "Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has informed Al-Nassr management of his desire to renew his contract with the Saudi team until the beginning of 2027, the date he announced for his retirement from football permanently." It was revealed that "through this step, Cristiano aims to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico." Additionally, "if the 38-year-old Ronaldo participates in the World Cup, he would be appearing at the grand football event at the age of 41, which would be a remarkable achievement for the Portuguese star." It is worth noting that Ronaldo has been delivering strong performances this season with Al-Nassr; he has played 11 matches in various competitions, scoring 11 goals and providing 6 assists. He currently leads the Saudi league's scoring chart with 10 goals from eight matches.