Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Portugal’s 27‑man roster for friendlies after sustaining a right hamstring injury on Feb. 28 with Al‑Nassr.
- Portugal will face Mexico on March 28 at Mexico City’s renovated Estadio Azteca (Estadio Banorte) and the United States on March 31 in Atlanta.
- Ronaldo has been receiving treatment in Madrid and has not played since limping off in the Feb. 28 match.
- Martinez says the World Cup is not at risk for Ronaldo but has noted he cannot guarantee any player’s fitness months in advance.
- Al‑Nassr manager Jorge Jesus previously said testing showed the problem was more serious than first expected, leading to rehabilitation in Spain.