Portugal coach Roberto Martínez unveiled a 26‑man roster that includes 41‑year‑old Cristiano Ronaldo, securing a sixth World Cup appearance for the Portuguese legend. The selection arrives as the nation seeks its first title, with the squad opening Group K against Congo in Houston on June 17. Ronaldo, now with Al Nassr, will likely make his final bid for the trophy.

Martínez’s list also pays tribute to the late Diogo Jota, whose memory looms large after the 28‑year‑old forward’s fatal crash last year. Alongside Ronaldo, the squad features João Félix, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes, blending Premier League experience with emerging talent from PSG and Al Hilal. Portugal sit with Colombia, Uzbekistan and Congo in a group that promises tight matches.

Ronaldo remains the all‑time leader in caps (226) and goals (143) for a men’s national side, and he is the only player to have scored in five World Cups. Should he and Argentina’s Lionel Messi both feature, they would become the first men to appear in six tournaments. Portugal now carries the weight of history into its opening match, hoping to turn individual milestones into a collective triumph.