Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, are reportedly preparing to walk down the aisle next summer in a Christian ceremony on the football icon’s home island of Madeira.

According to Jornal da Madeira, the couple will wed at the historic Funchal Cathedral shortly after the 2026 World Cup, with a grand reception expected to take place at a luxury hotel on the island. The news has generated excitement among fans worldwide, marking a milestone in their nearly decade-long relationship.

Ronaldo and Georgina revealed their engagement in August, more than nine years after they began dating. The football legend later shared details of his spontaneous proposal, describing it as sweet, unplanned, and meaningful.

Speaking to Piers Morgan, Ronaldo admitted that he didn’t stage a dramatic moment but instead acted on instinct:

“It was like 1 a.m. My daughters were sleeping. A friend gave me the ring to offer Gio, and just as I was about to give it to her, my two kids walked in saying, ‘Daddy, you're going to give the ring to mum.’

I knew I would do it one day, but I hadn’t planned to do it then. When the kids said that, I felt it was the right moment.”

He added that he didn’t get down on one knee because he wasn’t prepared, but he made a heartfelt speech that made the moment unforgettable.

Despite describing himself as “not very romantic,” Ronaldo said he expresses love in his own way and knew Georgina was “the woman of my life.”

The couple share two daughters, Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda. Ronaldo has three other children: Cristiano Jr., born in 2010, and twins Eva and Mateo, born via surrogacy in 2017.

Ronaldo and Georgina first met in 2016 while he was playing for Real Madrid, and they have since become one of the world’s most followed celebrity couples.

With their wedding now on the horizon, anticipation is building for what promises to be one of the biggest celebrity events of 2026.