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Cristiano Ronaldo joins Portugal training camp ahead of World Cup preparation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:41 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Portugal training camp ahead of World Cup preparation

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo participated in Portugal's first training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup on June 1. Under head coach Roberto Martínez, the squad, reduced to 23 players, will welcome European champions including Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, and Gonçalo Ramos by June 6. Midfielder Rúben Neves expressed the team's ambition to reach the World Cup final. Portugal will play two friendlies in June against Chile and Nigeria before the tournament, competing in Group K against Colombia, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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By the Numbers

•Portugal starts World Cup preparations on June 1.
•Roberto Martínez leads the training camp with 23 players.
•Full squad expected by June 6 after PSG players join.
•Portugal to play friendlies against Chile and Nigeria.
•They will compete in Group K at the World Cup.

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7:41 PMYahoo Sports — 🔝Hello, Bicho: Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at Portugal camp

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The Portugal national team officially kicked off its preparations for the 2026 World Cup this Monday. Under the guidance of Spanish head coach Roberto Martínez, the Portuguese side completed its firs...
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