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Cristiano Ronaldo denies fitness issues ahead of World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:56 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo denies fitness issues ahead of World Cup opener

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo addressed fitness concerns as Portugal prepared to travel to North America for the World Cup. Quoting himself, the 41-year-old forward expressed confidence, stating, "Physically? I'm fine - have you not seen my matches?" Ronaldo acknowledged the team's rigorous preparation for their tournament opener against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday. Despite not scoring in recent friendly matches against Chile and Nigeria, he remains optimistic about Portugal's chances in the tournament. Ronaldo aims to secure his first World Cup title on his record-equalling sixth appearance.

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By the Numbers

•Ronaldo dismisses fitness concerns before World Cup.
•Portugal's first match is against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday.
•Ronaldo is playing in his sixth World Cup.
•He did not score in recent friendlies against Chile and Nigeria.
•Portugal has never won the men's World Cup.

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4:56 PMYahoo Sports — 'Have you not seen my matches?' Ronaldo rubbishes fitness fears

What they're saying

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Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has laughed off rumours of fitness problems as Portugal jetted to North America for the World Cup. The 41-year old was quoted by ESPN on Friday as saying: "Physically? I'm fine - have you not seen my matches?" Ronaldo is happy with his team's preparations for their tournament opener against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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