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Portugal Announces Roster for 2026 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo will compete in his sixth World Cup after being named to Portugal's 27-man roster. The team, coached by Roberto Martinez, includes players from across Europe and Saudi Arabia.

05/21/2026 · Minnesota edition

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Portugal revealed its 27-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo. This marks Ronaldo's record sixth World Cup appearance.

Coach Roberto Martinez's selection features players from various leagues. Key players include Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva from Manchester United and Manchester City respectively. Paris Saint-Germain contributes Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and Goncalo Ramos. Al-Nassr teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix are also on the squad.

Portugal will play friendly matches against Chile and Nigeria ahead of the tournament. They will then face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K.

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