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Jorge Jesus names first Portugal squad with Cristiano Ronaldo included

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:14 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Jorge Jesus names first Portugal squad with Cristiano Ronaldo included

Summary

Jorge Jesus announced his first squad as head coach of the Portugal national team on September 18, 2026. The squad resembles that of former coach Roberto Martinez for the World Cup, featuring notable players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Nuno Tavares, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and João Neves. Portugal is scheduled to compete against Wales, Norway (twice), and Denmark during the upcoming international break.

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Key Details

•Jorge Jesus revealed his inaugural Portugal squad on September 18, 2026.
•Cristiano Ronaldo retains his place in the team.
•Other selected players include Nuno Tavares, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and João Neves.
•Portugal will face Wales, Norway (twice), and Denmark in October.

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11:14 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Portugal: Jorge Jesus's first squad, CR7 still there!

What they're saying

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He just keeps going.This Friday afternoon, Jorge Jesus unveiled his very first squad as head coach of the Portugal national team.A squad in line with the one called up by Roberto Martinez for the Worl...
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