Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for likely last World Cup with Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in his sixth World Cup as Portugal faces Congo in their opener on June 17. Coach Roberto Martinez stated that Ronaldo remains essential to the team, reflecting his leadership and passion. Teammate Bruno Fernandes admitted to feeling nervous but honored to compete alongside Ronaldo, whom he watched growing up. If Ronaldo scores in this tournament, he will break records by scoring in all six World Cups. Portugal has yet to win a World Cup title, the only major trophy missing from Ronaldo's accolades.
- •Portugal faces Congo in their World Cup opener on June 17.
- •Ronaldo is playing in his sixth World Cup, likely his last.
- •Bruno Fernandes expresses honor in playing alongside Ronaldo.
- •Ronaldo can set a record by scoring in six World Cups.
- •Portugal has never won a World Cup title.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Roberto Martinez, Bruno Fernandes ponder Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup
""It is his sixth World Cup but, internally, it feels like his first," Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said of star striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
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