Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the veteran forward set to appear at a record sixth tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead Portugal into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after head coach Roberto Martinez included the veteran forward in his squad for the tournament this summer.
The 41-year-old striker continues to defy expectations and is now preparing to make history by becoming the first player to feature in six different World Cups.
𝗢 𝟲.º 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹 ✨ O Capitão ©️🇵🇹 ao longo dos anos. 😮💨#VaiDarPortugal | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/uUfakSrr07
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) May 19, 2026
Currently playing for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, Ronaldo remains a central figure for Portugal and continues to add to his remarkable international record.
The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star is already the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football with 143 goals for his country.
Despite his legendary career, Ronaldo is still chasing one major achievement with Portugal, having never lifted the World Cup trophy.
The tournament could also see another chapter written in football’s greatest rivalry, with Lionel Messi expected to represent Argentina at his own sixth World Cup after leading the Albiceleste to glory in Qatar four years ago.
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez named a strong 27-man squad featuring several of the nation’s biggest stars, including Paris Saint-Germain quartet Vitinha, Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes, and Goncalo Ramos, as well as Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva.
🚨🇵🇹 OFFICIAL: Portugal final World Cup squad has been released by Roberto Martínez. pic.twitter.com/IpHYs5m2zr
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 19, 2026
Portugal will prepare for the tournament with friendly matches against Chile and Nigeria before opening their World Cup campaign against DR Congo on June 17th, followed by group-stage clashes with Uzbekistan and Colombia later in the month.
Portugal’s 27-man World Cup squad:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Silva (Sporting), Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi)
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Renato Veiga (Villareal), Tomas Araujo (Benfica)
Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samu Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves, Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Joao Felix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (PSG)
Os 𝟮𝟳+𝟭 que levam o 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗵𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹 para as “Américas” 💭🏆#VaiDarPortugal | @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/NXZY6EiuOY
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) May 19, 2026
