Portugal, who confirmed their World Cup berth on the final day of the UEFA qualifiers, are among the pre-tournament favourites to win the 2026 title.
Cristiano Ronaldo heads to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knowing it could be his final chance to lift football’s golden trophy, the last missing piece of his glittering collection.
At 41, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is in the twilight of his career that has seen him win several individual accolades and guide Portugal to three major trophies, albeit all on the continental stage.
With the spotlight firmly on him, Ronaldo will arrive in North America backed by a supremely talented squad, as the Seleção gear up for their seventh successive appearance in pursuit of their maiden title.
The reigning UEFA Nations League champions are drawn in World Cup Group K with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
Quick facts
- Captain: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Manager: Roberto Martinez
- World Cup appearances (including 2026): 9
- Best World Cup result: Third place (1966)
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Portugal’s final squad
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP)
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), João Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Rúben Dias (Manchester City); Tomás Araújo (SL Benfica)
Midfielders: Rúben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), João Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
Forwards: João Félix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)