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Ronaldo Included in Portugal’s 27‑Player World Cup Squad as Teammate Casts Campaign as Global Fairytale

Portugal must trim the group by the June 2 FIFA deadline to confirm whether the 41‑year‑old will chase a sixth World Cup appearance.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Diogo Dalot (R) of Portugal.

Overview

  • Diogo Dalot told CazéTV on May 29 that he believes football fans worldwide want Cristiano Ronaldo to win the 2026 World Cup and that a title would add beauty to an already exceptional career.
  • Portugal announced a 27‑player preliminary squad that includes Ronaldo on May 29, leaving one cut before the final 26‑player list due to FIFA on June 2.
  • The team will start a training camp on June 1 and play warm‑up friendlies against Chile and Nigeria before moving to a Miami base ahead of the tournament.
  • Ronaldo enters the build‑up as Portugal’s record international appearance and goals leader with 226 caps and 143 goals and as the only man to score at five different World Cups.
  • Coach Roberto Martínez said Ronaldo could even be considered for 2030 at age 45, a comment that underscores the player’s ongoing fitness and Portugal’s reliance on his form for leadership and scoring.