World Cup 2026: Portugal’s squad featuring Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal has revealed its squad for the 2026 World Cup. Unsurprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo is among the 27 players selected by Roberto Martínez. Supported by a talented generation around Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Rafael Leão, the Portuguese national team now dreams of a first world title.
Portugal officially announced its list for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Unsurprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo is among the 27 players selected by head coach Roberto Martínez for the global event taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Highly anticipated by Portuguese fans, the former Belgium coach opted for stability by retaining the core that has allowed the Portuguese team to confirm its rise in recent seasons. So, there are few surprises in this list, built around a mix of experience and offensive talent.
In goal, Diogo Costa retains his status as the number one. In defense, captain Rúben Dias will lead a solid back line that also includes Nuno Mendes, João Cancelo, and Diogo Dalot. The midfield appears to be one of the team’s strong points. With Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, and João Neves, Portugal has a midfield capable of competing with the best nations in the tournament. But all eyes remain on Cristiano Ronaldo. At 41, the Portuguese forward is likely to play in the last World Cup of his immense career. Still decisive, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner dreams of giving Portugal the only major trophy that is missing from his collection. Surrounding him, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, and Gonçalo Ramos will have the task of bringing speed and offensive efficiency to a Portuguese team that has great ambitions for this World Cup 2026.
Portugal’s Squad
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton), Rui Silva (Sporting CP), and Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi Ankara)
Defenders: Nuno Mendes (PSG), João Cancelo (Al-Hilal, FC Barcelona), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahçe), Rúben Dias (Manchester City), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Tomás Araújo (Benfica), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP)
Midfielders: Samu Costa (Mallorca), Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal), João Neves (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), and Vitinha (PSG)
Forwards: Rafael Leão (AC Milan), João Félix (Al-Nassr), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), and Pedro Neto (Chelsea)