Ronaldo to miss World Cup warm-ups (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File) Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal’s squad for their upcoming World Cup friendlies against Mexico and the United States. The 41-year-old forward has not featured for his club Al-Nassr since the end of February, but Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has assured the injury is not serious.
“Not in danger” for the World Cup
Martinez played down concerns over Ronaldo’s fitness as he suffers a hamstring injury ahead of the global tournament:“It’s a minor injury,” Martinez told a news conference, adding that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner could return “within a week or two”.“Everything that Cristiano has done physically this season shows that he is going through a great spell and that he has no physical problems. “At the World Cup, the center forward position will be for Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos. We are looking for a third striker with a different profile.”
Portugal’s last preparation before the World Cup
Portugal will take over:
- Mexico March 28 in Mexico City
- United States April 1 in Atlanta
“This is the last chance to experiment because it’s the last training camp before the World Cup squad is named,” Martinez said.
2026 World Cup Group Details
Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19. Portugal were drawn in Group K along with Colombia and UzbekistanThe final team in the group will be decided in the play-offs, with New Caledonia, Jamaica or DR Congo playing.Portugal squad for friendlies:Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui SilvaDefenders: Matheus Nunes, Diogo Dalot, João Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Inácio, Renato Veiga, António Silva, Tomás AraújoMidfielders: Rúben Neves, Samu Costa, Mateus Fernandes, João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Rodrigo MoraForwards: Ricardo Horta, Pedro Gonçalves, João Félix, Francisco Trincão, Francisco Conceição, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, Gonçalo Guedes, Gonçalo Ramos
