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Portugal World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Cristiano Ronaldo (22) **Player to watch:** Cristiano Ronaldo **FIFA world ranking:** 5 Portugal come into

World Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final?

Cristiano Ronaldo react.](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GettyImages-2240421486-1-1-1780417713.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) From left, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo

Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Ronaldo and Messi are not just living legends – they are active

A teen with no desire to be Messi: How Lamine Yamal is forging own path

Cristiano Ronaldo were at a similar age. "Yes," Ferdinand replied on ESPN. "His potential or ceiling

Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-Nassr

Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo

Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

Ronaldo clenches his fists as he celebrates](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-01T123158Z_2102823740_RC29JDAQDH3R_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GROUPK-PORTUGAL-RONALDO-1780559078.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C509&quality=80) Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo will

Ronaldo judged on form not age for Portugal at World Cup, says Martinez

Ronaldo judged on form not age for Portugal at World Cup, says Martinez Cristiano Ronaldo

Who are the World Cup Golden Boot favourites? Mbappe, Ronaldo, Messi, Kane?

Cristiano Ronaldo will play in his fifth World Cup this summer [Pedro Nunes/Reuters] ## Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup

Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup **Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play

Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names squad

Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names squad Cristiano Ronaldo will

Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?

Cristiano Ronaldo – Portugal Although fitness has been one of Ronaldo’s biggest strengths during his illustrious

What next for Real Madrid after Barcelona’s La Liga and Clasico triumph?

Cristiano Ronaldo as they celebrate their Spanish league first division 32nd title at Santiago Bernabeu

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe

Cristiano Ronaldo on the field. ## When was the first El Clasico between Barcelona and Real

Eight famous all-English European ties as Villa & Forest set up semi-final

Cristiano Ronaldo, Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves of Manchester United celebrate after the penalty shoot

Ranking the most successful world record transfers of the past 50 years

Cristiano Ronaldo has more than his three Champions League final goals and arguably no one has done

What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 squads for all 48 teams?

Cristiano Ronaldo. Young stars looking to dethrone the icons, including Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Brazil

Messi v Ronaldo: A rivalry that has dominated for two decades

Cristiano Ronaldo had finished second and third respectively but Brazil legend Pele mistakenly handed the latter

The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026?

Cristiano Ronaldo at Russia 2018. He scored four Group B goals before Portugal exited in the last

John Terry and Colchester - why now, and why are ex-pros buying clubs?

Cristiano Ronaldo (Almeria) have also become part owners of clubs outside the European elite in recent

Leigh Halfpenny - a humble hero who never knew how good he was

Cristiano Ronaldo or Rafael Nadal. Not in build, but in method, everything earned, in a frame