Roberto Martinez Names 27-Man Portugal Squad for 2026 World Cup

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez named a 27-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, with veteran captain Cristiano Ronaldo set to make a record sixth appearance at the tournament. The 41-year-old forward will lead a squad packed with talent from Europe's top clubs as the team seeks its first World Cup title.

Ronaldo, who holds the men's records for most international appearances (226) and goals (143), previously stated this would definitely be his last World Cup. He and Argentina's Lionel Messi could become the first male players to feature in six tournaments. Ronaldo is also the only man to have scored in five separate World Cups.

The squad includes Ronaldo's Al Nassr teammate Joao Felix, Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, and a contingent from Paris Saint-Germain featuring Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Goncalo Ramos. Martinez selected four goalkeepers, with Ricardo Velho traveling as a training player who can only be registered in case of injury to one of the three main keepers.

In a poignant tribute, Martinez said the late forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last year at age 28, would be a symbolic "plus one"...