Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the final national team squad set to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking what will be his sixth appearance in the tournament.
The Portuguese Football Federation announced the squad today, featuring a blend of experienced players and emerging young talents under head coach Roberto Martínez, as the team prepares for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ronaldo, now 41 years old, will lead Portugal’s attack in the competition, where he is expected to rely on his vast international experience to guide the team through the group stage and knockout rounds.
Portugal 2026 World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers
- Diogo Costa
- José Sá
- Rui Silva
Defenders
- Rúben Dias
- João Cancelo
- Nuno Mendes
- Diogo Dalot
- António Silva
- Gonçalo Inácio
- Nuno Tavares
- Tomás Araújo
- Francisco Moura
- Tiago Djaló
Midfielders
- Bruno Fernandes
- Bernardo Silva
- João Neves
- Vitinha
- Rúben Neves
- João Palhinha
- Matheus Nunes
- Pedro Gonçalves
- Renato Sanches
- André Gomes
Forwards
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Rafael Leão
- João Félix
- Gonçalo Ramos
- Francisco Trincão
- Gonçalo Guedes
- Fábio Silva
- Pedro Neto
- Francisco Conceição
- Geovany Quenda
Ronaldo remains key figure
Despite ongoing debates about his age, Ronaldo continues to be trusted for his ability to score crucial goals and his leadership qualities both on and off the pitch.
Portugal head into the 2026 World Cup with a squad that blends youth and experience, and fans are hopeful the team can perform better than in previous tournaments due to the strength of their midfield and attacking options.
