Ronaldo Sidelined: Portugal Navigates World Cup Preparations Without Its Iconic Captain
CR7 Misses Mexico and USA Friendlies Due to Hamstring Injury
Mar 27, 2026
Portugal
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Ronaldo Misses Portugal Squad but World Cup 2026 Hopes Remain Intact
Roberto Martinez confirms Cristiano Ronaldo's hamstring injury will sideline him for March friendlies against Mexico and USA, but insists the veteran forward will be ready for the World Cup.
Mar 26, 2026
Ronaldo's World Cup Dream in Jeopardy: Martinez Names Squad Without Portuguese Icon
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva have been left out of Portugal's 27-man squad for friendlies against the USA and Mexico, raising serious questions about the 41-year-old legend's World Cup participation as injury concerns mount.
Mar 21, 2026
Ronaldo's World Cup Dream in Doubt After Hamstring Injury Clouds Portugal Preparations
Portuguese captain faces race against time to prove fitness for March friendlies against USA and Mexico; record sixth World Cup appearance at risk as recovery timeline uncertain.
Mar 07, 2026
Portugal Have The Talent. They Never Have The Trophy.
Cristiano Ronaldo. Bruno Fernandes. Bernardo Silva. On paper, Portugal should be unstoppable. In reality, they keep falling short.
Feb 21, 2026
Fixtures & Results
Squad
Goalkeepers
João Carvalho
Sporting Braga II • 21 years old
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José Sá
Wolverhampton Wanderers • 33 years old
—
Diogo Costa
Porto • 26 years old
#1
Rui Silva
Sporting CP • 32 years old
#22
Defenders
Nuno Mendes
Paris Saint Germain • 23 years old
—
Nuno Tavares
Lazio • 26 years old
—
João Cancelo
FC Barcelona • 31 years old
—
Diogo Dalot
Manchester United • 26 years old
#5
Nélson Semedo
Fenerbahçe • 32 years old
#2
Gonçalo Inácio
Sporting CP • 24 years old
#14
Rúben Dias
Manchester City • 28 years old
#3
António Silva
Benfica • 22 years old
#4
Renato Veiga
Villarreal • 22 years old
#13
Midfielders
Rodrigo Mora
Porto • 18 years old
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Rúben Neves
Al Hilal • 28 years old
#21
Matheus Nunes
Manchester City • 27 years old
#15
João Palhinha
Tottenham Hotspur • 30 years old
#6
Francisco Trincão
Sporting CP • 26 years old
#16
João Neves
Paris Saint Germain • 21 years old
#15
Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United • 31 years old
#8
Vitinha
Paris Saint Germain • 26 years old
#23
Bernardo Silva
Manchester City • 31 years old
#10
Forwards
Pedro Neto
Chelsea • 25 years old
—
Pedro Gonçalves
Sporting CP • 27 years old
—
Geovany Quenda
Sporting CP • 18 years old
—
Carlos Forbs
Club Brugge • 21 years old
—
Rafael Leão
AC Milan • 26 years old
#17
Cristiano Ronaldo
Al Nassr • 41 years old
#7
Diogo Jota
Unknown • 29 years old
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Francisco Conceição
Juventus • 23 years old
#20
João Félix
Al Nassr • 26 years old
#11
Gonçalo Ramos
Paris Saint Germain • 24 years old
#9
Group Standing
GROUP K
| # | TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
ℹ️ Standings will be updated live during the tournament. Group K includes Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, and the FIFA Playoff 1 winner (DR Congo, Jamaica, or New Caledonia).
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