The moment that no soccer fan wanted to see arrive has already been officially announced and has a date. Cristiano Ronaldo, the man of impossible records, will lead Portugal’s national team in the 2026 World Cup (Mexico, United States and Canada).
At 41 years of age, “El Bicho” is preparing to play in his sixth World Cup, becoming the first player in history to reach this stratospheric figure, thus marking the definitive end of his international career.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal’s call-up list
Os convocados para o Mundial 2026 🫂🇵🇹#VaiDarPortugal | @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/XonTsyxiBp
– Portugal (@selecaoportugal) May 19, 2026
From the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Spain coach Roberto Martinez revealed on Tuesday the list of the 27 Portuguese warriors.
Although all eyes are on the Al Nassr captain, Martinez highlighted key names that will give balance to the team.
One of the big surprises is the inclusion of Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), whose “tactical flexibility” will be vital to open up space in the North American stadiums.
The squad mixes the seniority of stars such as Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva with the freshness of new talents looking to inherit the throne that Cristiano will leave vacant after the final of this tournament.
A farewell announced in Arab lands
Portugal summons players and brings Cristiano Ronaldo to his sixth #CopadoMundoFIFA World Cup 🇵🇹
– Copa do Mundo FIFA🏆 (@fifaworldcup_pt). May 19, 2026
CR7 had already warned: his body and mind are ready for one last challenge.
It was last November, at a summit in Saudi Arabia, where the Portuguese star confessed that this World Cup would be his farewell.
After winning almost everything, the World Cup is the only trophy missing from his trophy cabinet, and fate has decided that his last chance will be on the fields of North America.
Complete Portugal Call for Entries
Os 𝟮𝟳+𝟭 que levam o 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗵𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹 para as “Américas” 💭🏆#VaiDarPortugal | @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/NXZY6EiuOY
– Portugal (@selecaoportugal) May 19, 2026
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, José Sá, Ricardo Velho.
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Nélson Semedo, João Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Inácio, Rúben Dias, Tomás Araújo, Renato Veiga.
Midfielders: Rúben Neves, Samú Costa, João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva.
Forward: Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, Francisco Trincão, Francisco Conceição, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leão, Gonçalo Guedes, Gonçalo Ramos.
Portugal arrives with a frightening offensive arsenal, with Rafael Leão and João Félix ready to accompany the captain in the quest for the ultimate dream.
Do you think that destiny has the Cup in store for Cristiano for his retirement, or will he leave without the most coveted trophy?
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