Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal national team camp ahead of matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has departed the Portugal national team camp in Copenhagen. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed his absence, stating that preparation for upcoming matches against Denmark and Norway will continue with the remaining players. Ronaldo's departure comes after he played 67 minutes against Wales and was benched in the following match against Norway. Portugal currently tops Group 4 after two games, facing Denmark on Thursday and hosting Norway on Sunday.
- •Ronaldo announced his departure from the national squad.
- •Portugal prepares for matches against Denmark and Norway.
- •The team has two wins from two games in Group 4.
- •Ronaldo played against Wales but was benched against Norway.
- •Portugal's next match is against Denmark on Thursday.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Portuguese FA responds to Ronaldo leaving the national team camp
"After Cristiano Ronaldo issued a statement that he is leaving the Portugal squad, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) took to social media to confirm that their star player will not be availabl...
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