Overview
- Fernandes, speaking in a BBC interview published Friday, said winning the 2026 World Cup with Cristiano Ronaldo would be “something amazing.”
- Ronaldo is set to play a record sixth World Cup in June under Portugal coach Roberto Martínez in what is widely seen as his final major tournament.
- Portugal opens Group K against the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 17 and meets Uzbekistan on June 23 in Houston before facing Colombia on June 27 in Miami.
- Ronaldo is chasing 1,000 career goals after reaching 969 on April 19 for Al Nassr, according to the Times of India.
- Reports say Al Nassr may promote his eldest son to the first team, creating a possibility they play together that is not confirmed.