

Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected for Portugal's squad, marking his record sixth World Cup appearance. The 41-year-old forward continues to hold the men's record for international appearances and goals.
Mentioned in this story
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal's squad for this summer's tournament.
The 41-year-old forward, who holds the men's record for all-time international appearances (226) and goals (143), is one of six players to have played in five World Cups.
That group includes his former La Liga rival Lionel Messi, who is also set to play in his sixth World Cup after leading Argentina to victory four years ago in Qatar.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, has been playing for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr since January 2023.
He is eligible for all of Portugal's group games having avoided a three-match ban after being sent off in their penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in November.
There were no surprises from coach Roberto Martinez as he named a squad of "27 players plus one", a reference to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last July.
"He is our strength, our joy," said Martinez. "Losing Diogo was an unforgettable and very difficult moment, but the very next day it was up to all of us to fight for Diogo's dream and for the example he always set in our national team.
"Diogo Jota's spirit, strength and example are the plus one and will always be the plus one."
The squad also features Bruno Fernandes, who aims to claim the outright record for most assists in a Premier League season as Manchester United play their final game of the season this Sunday.
Meanwhile, Paris St-Germain quartet Vitinha, Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes and Goncalo Ramos are set to play in the Champions League final against Arsenal on 30 May.
Portugal have friendlies against Chile and Nigeria before their World Cup opener against DR Congo in Houston on 17 June.
They also face Uzbekistan in Houston before concluding their Group K campaign against Colombia in Miami.
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Silva (Sporting), Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi).
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (Paris St-Germain), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Tomas Araujo (Benfica).
Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Samu Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (Paris St-Germain), Vitinha (Paris St-Germain), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Joao Felix (Al-Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (Paris St-Germain).
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup.
Ronaldo holds the men's record for all-time international appearances with 226 and goals with 143.
Lionel Messi is another player set to compete in his sixth World Cup, having led Argentina to victory in the previous tournament.


Jamaican police shoot woman during protest against prior police violence

Donald Trump had hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in Eli Lilly earlier this year, benefiting from policies aimed at expanding access to obesity treatments. Financial disclosures revealed trades valued between $220 million and $750 million linked to his administration.


Trump endorses Ken Paxton over John Cornyn for Texas Senate seat

Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for UK and 92 other countries.
See every story in News — including breaking news and analysis.