Portugal's squad for the 2026 World Cup: Ronaldo's last chance.
Cristiano Ronaldo enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the clear understanding that this could be his last chance to lift the World Cup trophy.
At 41, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is in the twilight of his illustrious career. Cristiano Ronaldo has won numerous individual titles and led the Portuguese national team to victory in three major tournaments – although all were at the continental level, not the world stage.
With all the spotlight on him, Ronaldo will arrive in North America with a formidable squad. The Portuguese national team, nicknamed "Seleção" (Selection), is preparing for its seventh consecutive World Cup in pursuit of its first ever title.
This striker will play alongside stars like attacking maestro Bruno Fernandes and talented midfielder Bernardo Silva – a trio that forms the backbone of their attacking play. This is a group of players who are making a name for themselves in top leagues around the world, such as Manchester United and Manchester City.
In addition, the team also boasts other notable names such as Rafael Leao – the explosive winger currently playing for AC Milan; and the solid defensive duo of Ruben Dias (Manchester City) and Joao Cancelo (Barcelona). This is a collection of top European players that few other national teams can match.
Preliminary list of the Portuguese national team for the 2026 World Cup.
Goalkeepers (4 players):Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP), Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi Ankara).
Defenders (9 players):Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Tomas Araujo (SL Benfica).
Midfielders (6 players):Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
Forwards (8 players):Joao Felix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (PSG), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr).
Portugal's schedule in Group K
At the 2026 World Cup finals, the Portuguese national team will play three Group K matches according to the following schedule (local time):
June 17th, 13:00 (US Central Time):Portugal vs Democratic Republic of Congo - Houston Stadium, Texas (USA).
June 23rd, 13:00 (US Central Time):Portugal vs Uzbekistan - Houston Stadium, Texas (USA).
June 27th, 7:30 PM (Eastern Time):Colombia vs Portugal - Miami Gardens Stadium, Florida (USA).
