Portugal's 2026 World Cup squad
Portugal arrive at 2026 with one of the deepest squads in the tournament. Head coach Roberto Martínez named his 26-man squad, with Cristiano Ronaldo as captain. Here is the full roster.
The 26-man squad
Goalkeepers (3): Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Silva
Defenders (9): Rúben Dias, João Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Diogo Dalot, Nélson Semedo, Gonçalo Inácio, Renato Veiga, Tomás Araújo, Samu Costa
Midfielders (6): Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, João Neves, Rúben Neves, Matheus Nunes
Forwards (8): Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leão, João Félix, Pedro Neto, Gonçalo Ramos, Francisco Conceição, Francisco Trincão, Gonçalo Guedes
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- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr): captain and talisman, at his sixth World Cup.
- Vitinha and João Neves (PSG): the European champion midfield.
- Rafael Leão and Bruno Fernandes: creativity and attacking power.
A historic note: Ronaldo's record
Cristiano Ronaldo will play his sixth World Cup, more than any player in the tournament's history. At 41, he is chasing the one major title still missing from his career. Around him, Portugal blend experience with the new European-champion generation, such as Vitinha and João Neves.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Portugal's coach in 2026? Spaniard Roberto Martínez.
How many World Cups has Cristiano Ronaldo played? This is his sixth, a record in the tournament's history.
Who is the captain? Cristiano Ronaldo.
Have Portugal won a World Cup? No; it is the major title missing for the team and for Ronaldo.
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