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Ronaldo set for sixth World Cup after Saudi switch can he still dominate
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Published on 13 May 2026
Saudi move changed everything but doubts remain
Cristiano Ronaldo begins what could be his final FIFA World Cup, set to be his first since leaving European football for the Saudi Pro League. The 2022 transfer stunned fans and fueled doubts about whether his level would drop. Now, as Portugal prepare for the tournament, the question is whether his form and influence can outlast the switch and time.
- Ronaldo is heading to his sixth World Cup
- This will be his first World Cup since moving to Saudi Arabia
- The 2022 transfer sparked doubts about his form
- Portugal will now rely on him to prove he still thrives
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