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Ronaldo could represent Portugal alongside son at 2030 World Cup

By Sports Desk September 21, 2026 Sports
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LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially represent Portugal alongside his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, although the prospect remains uncertain, former Manchester United midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has suggested.

Portugal will co-host the 2030 World Cup, and Ronaldo has indicated that he wants to continue playing international football beyond the 2026 tournament. He would be 45 years old in 2030.

Djemba-Djemba has previously said Ronaldo could continue playing until he is 44 or 45. He suggested that if the five-time Ballon d’Or winner remains active at that age, he should be considered for Portugal’s squad for the 2030 World Cup.

Ronaldo’s 15-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., is also beginning to make a name for himself in football. He recently scored both goals for Al Nassr Under-17 in a 2-1 victory over Al Ahli.

Djemba-Djemba said a World Cup appearance by Ronaldo and his son for Portugal at the same time would provide a memorable ending to the veteran forward’s international career and a significant moment for Portuguese football.

However, Ronaldo Jr. still has a long way to go before potentially reaching Portugal’s senior national team, making such a scenario difficult to predict at this stage.