Cristiano Ronaldo will play in his final World Cup

The national team of Portugal officially confirmed the players who will represent the country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tournament that will mark the sixth and final World Cup appearance of Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary career.

At 41 years old, the Al Nassr striker will once again lead a Portuguese generation overflowing with talent as Portugal attempts to win the first World Cup title in the nation’s history.

Managed by Roberto Martínez, Portugal arrives in the United States, Mexico, and Canada as one of the most dangerous teams in world football thanks to a squad filled with stars competing in the biggest leagues on the planet.

Portugal’s Official Squad For The 2026 World Cup

Goalkeepers

Diogo Costa — FC Porto (Primeira Liga)
José Sá — Wolverhampton (Premier League)
Rui Silva — Sporting CP (Primeira Liga)
Ricardo Velho — Farense (Primeira Liga)

Defenders

Diogo Dalot — Manchester United (Premier League)
Matheus Nunes — Manchester City (Premier League)
Nélson Semedo — Wolverhampton (Premier League)
João Cancelo — Barcelona (LaLiga)
Nuno Mendes — PSG (Ligue 1)
Gonçalo Inácio — Sporting CP (Primeira Liga)
Renato Veiga — Chelsea (Premier League)
Rúben Dias — Manchester City (Premier League)
Tomás Araújo — Benfica (Primeira Liga)

Midfielders

Rúben Neves — Al Hilal (Saudi Pro League)
Samú Costa — Mallorca (LaLiga)
João Neves — PSG (Ligue 1)
Vitinha — PSG (Ligue 1)
Bruno Fernandes — Manchester United (Premier League)
Bernardo Silva — Manchester City (Premier League)

Forwards

João Félix — Chelsea (Premier League)
Trincão — Sporting CP (Primeira Liga)
Francisco Conceição — Juventus (Serie A)
Pedro Neto — Chelsea (Premier League)
Rafael Leão — AC Milan (Serie A)
Gonçalo Guedes — Villarreal (LaLiga)
Gonçalo Ramos — PSG (Ligue 1)
Cristiano Ronaldo — Al Nassr (Saudi Pro League)

Head Coach

Roberto Martínez

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Even with Portugal arriving full of world-class stars, all eyes will once again be on Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese icon will play in the sixth World Cup of his extraordinary career, once again becoming the face of the national team on football’s biggest stage.

After more than two decades competing at the highest level, Cristiano will attempt to finish his World Cup story by lifting the only major trophy still missing from his legendary career.

Portugal arrives with a spectacular generation

Beyond Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal arguably possesses one of the deepest and most talented squads in the entire tournament.

Players such as Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, João Neves, Rúben Dias, and Rafael Leão transform Portugal into a genuine threat against any team in the competition.

Particularly in midfield, Roberto Martínez will rely on a combination of creativity, intensity, and experience that could make Portugal one of the most dominant teams at the World Cup.

Antonio Silva was left out of the squad

One of the biggest surprises of the squad announcement was the absence of defender Antonio Silva. The Benfica center back had appeared in many projected squads ahead of the tournament but ultimately failed to make the final list.

Instead, Roberto Martínez decided to travel with four goalkeepers, leaving open the possibility of one final cut before the competition officially begins.

Everything you need to know about Portugal National Squad

Portugal dreams of conquering the world for the first time

The Portuguese national team has come close to making history several times over the last decade, especially after winning Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League.

Now, with a generation filled with elite talent and the emotional motivation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup, Portugal arrives in North America convinced it can seriously compete for the first FIFA World Cup title in the country’s history.

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