Portugal manager whose squad includes 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup.
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… But when he did have two chances he missed the target, igniting calls for coach Roberto Martinez to drop him. …
'I'm back': Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riotCitizen Digital
… Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has continued to offer staunch support of his 41-year-old captain, despite his failure to score in his last 10 matches at major tournaments. …
England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-offThe Standard
… But when he did have two chances he missed the target, igniting calls for coach Roberto Martinez to drop him.His travails in front of goal were in glaring contrast to the likes of Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, who all made lightning starts to the World Cup. …
Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riotThe Standard
… The result once again renewed scrutiny of Portugal coach Roberto Martinez's insistence on starting the ageing Ronaldo. …
Kane shines for England as Ronaldo' Portugal stumbleCitizen Digital
… The result once again renewed scrutiny of Portugal coach Roberto Martinez's support of Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old icon who is playing in his sixth World Cup. …
Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berthsCitizen Digital
… The result once again renewed scrutiny of Portugal coach Roberto Martinez's support of Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old icon who is playing in his sixth World Cup. …
Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berthsCitizen Digital
… The result once again renewed scrutiny of Portugal coach Roberto Martinez's insistence on starting the ageing Ronaldo. …
Ghana edge Panama, Kane's double sink Croatia as Congo hold PortugalCitizen Digital
… At 41, Ronaldo will be heading to his record sixth World Cup, but there are concerns in some quarters that his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing. …
Ronaldo 'very positive' as Portugal head for World CupCitizen Digital
… Ronaldo arrived amid the noise of his Manchester United exit, scored and was dropped by then-coach Fernando Santos for the knockout win over Switzerland after a 2-1 loss to South Korea.Instead, he has returned under former Belgium manager Roberto Martinez with the persistence o …
Ronaldo heads for sixth World Cup with unfinished businessCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP) Audio By Vocalize For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing. …
Ronaldo's final bid for World Cup gloryCristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups and struck twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a Group K match on June 23, 2026, in Houston, advancing the team toward the knockout rounds.
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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups and struck twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a Group K match on June 23, 2026, in Houston, advancing the team toward the knockout rounds.
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England will aim to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday against Ghana in Group L, seeking to build on a 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.
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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns, striking twice in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The result put Portugal on the brink of the knockout rounds and answered criticism following their earlier 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
England launched their World Cup campaign with a 4–2 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice including a penalty and equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goal record. Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico and South Korea will meet in Guadalajara on Thursday in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a win guaranteeing either team a place in the knockout rounds. Both teams enter fresh from opening victories—Mexico over South Africa and South Korea over the Czech Republic—and the expanded 48-team format means that even finishing third could advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico and South Korea face each other in Guadalajara on Thursday in a Group A fixture where a win will guarantee a last 32 berth. Both teams arrive fresh from opening victories over South Africa and Czech Republic respectively, with the expanded 48-team format and advancement of the eight best-ranked third-place teams meaning either side can secure progression with victory.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. Ghana edged Panama, and Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo said he was feeling "very positive" before Portugal flew to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida, saying the team had prepared well and hoped to finish top of their group and perform well in the tournament.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup in 2026 at age 41, matching Lionel Messi's appearances at the tournament. Ronaldo has never won the World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and has since experienced two round-of-16 exits, a quarter-final defeat, and a group-stage elimination.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play in a record sixth World Cup for Portugal in 2026, with debate continuing over whether the five-time Ballon d'Or winner strengthens or hinders manager Roberto Martinez's squad. Ronaldo is the men's international leading goalscorer with 143 strikes, including 25 in 30 games under Martinez.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →