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2026 World Cup - Portugal - National-Team - Squad

Portugal  Group K  Squad

The 41-year-old forward, who holds the men's record for all-time international appearances (226) and goals (143), is one of six players to have played in five World Cups.

That group includes his former La Liga rival Lionel Messi, who is also set to play in his sixth World Cup after leading Argentina to victory four years ago in Qatar.

Portugal
2026 World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers

Diogo Costa 
(Porto)

Jose Sa 
(Wolves)

Rui Silva 
(Sporting)

Ricardo Velho 
(Genclerbirligi)


Defenders

Diogo Dalot 
(Manchester United)

Matheus Nunes 
(Manchester City)

Ruben Dias 
(Manchester City)

Nelson Semedo 
(Fenerbahce)

Joao Cancelo 
(Barcelona)

Nuno Mendes 
(Paris St-Germain)

Goncalo Inacio 
(Sporting)

Renato Veiga 
(Villarreal)

Tomas Araujo 
(Benfica)


Midfielders

Ruben Neves 
(Al-Hilal)

Samu Costa 
(Mallorca)

Joao Neves 
(Paris St-Germain)

Vitinha 
(Paris St-Germain)

Bruno Fernandes 
(Manchester United)

Bernardo Silva 
(Manchester City)


Forwards

Cristiano Ronaldo 
(Al-Nassr)

Joao Felix 
(Al-Nassr)

Francisco Trincao 
(Sporting)

Francisco Conceicao 
(Juventus)

Pedro Neto 
(Chelsea)

Rafael Leao 
(AC Milan)

Goncalo Guedes 
(Real Sociedad)

Gonçalo Ramos 
(Paris St-Germain)

 

 

16 Jun 2026
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