Cristiano Ronaldo is scheduled to captain Portugal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against DR Congo on June 17.
The 41-year-old forward leads a squad that includes players such as Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha and Ruben Dias. Portugal face DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia in the group stage.
Ronaldo sat out his nation's first two matches of 2026 due to a hamstring injury but featured in warm-up games against Chile and Nigeria. Head coach Roberto Martinez has indicated he may use the striker selectively.
Ronaldo described the tournament as a new chapter, saying the team feels pride and responsibility. Portugal are among the favorites after winning the Nations League.
