Overview
- Portugal named a 27-player roster Friday that excludes the 41-year-old for games vs Mexico on March 28 in Mexico City and the United States on March 31 in Atlanta.
- Ronaldo sustained a right hamstring injury with Al-Nassr on Feb. 28, is undergoing treatment in Madrid, and has not featured for his club since.
- Martinez said the World Cup is not at risk for Ronaldo but cautioned that no one can guarantee future fitness outcomes.
- Other regulars were also left out due to physical issues, including Rúben Dias, Nelson Semedo, and João Palhinha, while Bernardo Silva was omitted on a technical decision informed by club medical information.
- The squad includes Bruno Fernandes, João Félix, Rafael Leão, and a returning Gonçalo Guedes, with these fixtures serving as Portugal’s final warm-ups before the World Cup list is set.