5 Biggest Players Missing From Cristiano Ronaldo-Led Portugal Squad for 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo will play his sixth and final World Cup as Roberto Martínez includes a 27th training goalkeeper and a tribute to Diogo Jota.
- On Tuesday, Portugal announced its 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Roberto Martinez including captain Cristiano Ronaldo for his sixth and final tournament appearance at age 41.
- Portugal secured its ninth World Cup qualification after defeating Armenia 9-1 at home, despite Ronaldo's suspension from a red card incident in the preceding match against Ireland.
- With 143 career goals and 226 caps, Ronaldo will make history as the first male player competing in six World Cups, supported by midfield stars Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Vitinha.
- Portugal opens their campaign on June 17 in Houston, Texas, against DR Congo, followed by Uzbekistan six days later and Colombia on June 27 in Miami, competing in Group K.
- Head coach Martinez included goalkeeper Ricardo Velho as a 27th squad member strictly for training purposes, while seven players with Wolverhampton Wanderers connections made the final roster, including keeper Jose Sa.
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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo named to record 6th World Cup roster
Cristiano Ronaldo and the World Cup continue to be an inseparable pair as the star Portugal forward was just named to his record sixth tournament going back to 2006. Portugal manager Roberto Martinez named a full roster plus a few hopefuls to his list of players for the World Cup, which starts next month in the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA is expected to announce the official squad lists on June 2. Ronaldo, 41, helped Portugal into the…
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Cristiano Ronaldo and the World Cup continue to be an inseparable pair as the star Portugal forward was just named to his record sixth tournament going back to 2006.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo To Make Sixth World Cup Appearance
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Will this summer be the crowning achievement in the career for one of soccer’s greatest ever legends? Cristiano Ronaldo was officially named to Portugal’s roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. The 41-year-old star forward will make his sixth appearance at the tournament, one of the few titles that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career. Ronaldo is the all-time leader in appearances…
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