Portugal to 2026 World Cup: CR7 at 41 in his sixth and final World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup at age 41, which would be his last participation in the competition
Bruno Fernandes was chosen as Best Player of the Year (FWA), alongside other Portuguese talents such as Bernardo Silva and João Neves
Portugal has a generation of young and experienced talent that includes Leão, Bernardo Silva and João Neves to compete in the 2026 World Cup

Portugal arrive at the 2026 World Cup with the most anticipated squad list of the entire tournament: Cristiano Ronaldo at 41 years old. Roberto Martínez had no hesitation in including him. CR7 will feature in his sixth World Cup, equalling Messi's historic record.

🌟 Bruno Fernandes arrives as the Premier League's best player in 2025/26 according to the FWA. The engine of Manchester United, who've made it back to the Champions League. He's the one who really orchestrates Portugal's tempo.

🎯 João Neves (PSG, 20 years old) and Vitinha (PSG) form Europe's best young double pivot. Both just won the Champions League with PSG.

❌ The curiosity: 4 goalkeepers called up — Martínez justified it by citing North America's heat and time zone.

🔙 Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad) returns to the national team after a brilliant season in San Sebastián.

📋 Full Squad · Manager: Roberto Martínez

🧤 Goalkeepers

Diogo Costa (Porto), Rui Silva (Sporting), José Sá (Wolverhampton), Ricardo Velho

🛡️ Defenders

Diogo Dalot (Man. United), João Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Rúben Dias (Man. City), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting), Tomás Araújo (Benfica), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahçe), Matheus Nunes (Man. City)

⚙️ Midfielders

Bruno Fernandes (Man. United), Bernardo Silva (Man. City), João Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal), Samú Costa (Mallorca)

⚽ Forwards

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), João Félix (Al-Nassr), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG), Francisco Trincão (Sporting), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)

🏆 Group K

⚽ Opponents: DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Portugal's coach for the 2026 World Cup?

Roberto Martínez is Portugal's coach for the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Portugal in at the 2026 World Cup?

Portugal is in Group K at the 2026 World Cup, alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.

How many players does Portugal call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Portugal submits a list of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, according to the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does Portugal play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Portugal plays in Group K against DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.

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