Ronaldo Makes History for World Cup as Portugal Announces Surprise Squad

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Publish : 20 May 2026, 08:26 AM

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez announces 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. Photo: Collected

Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has announced a 27-member squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has secured his place in the announced squad, marking the 41-year-old football icon's sixth inclusion in Portugal's World Cup team.

Portugal will compete in Group K of the upcoming World Cup against Colombia, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They will kick off their World Cup campaign against DR Congo on June 17 in Houston.

Portugal’s Final World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Silva, and Ricardo Velho.

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Nélson Semedo, João Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Inácio, Renato Veiga, Rúben Dias, Tomás Araújo, and Matheus Nunes.

Midfielders & Forwards: Rúben Neves, Samú Costa, João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, Trincão, Francisco Conceição, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leão, Gonçalo Guedes, and Gonçalo Ramos.

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