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FIFA adds Ronaldo to 2026 World Cup poster after fan backlash
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FIFA has replaced its promotional poster for the 2026 World Cup following criticism for omitting Cristiano Ronaldo. The original version, posted on November 19, featured stars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé but used Bruno Fernandes to represent Portugal. The updated poster, released on November 20, now includes Ronaldo celebrating his penalty goal from the 2022 tournament.
FIFA removed its initial promotional poster for the 2026 World Cup from social media following fan backlash over the exclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo. The poster featured one player from each of the 42 qualified nations but represented Portugal with Bruno Fernandes instead of the captain. A revised version now includes Ronaldo alongside Lionel Messi holding the World Cup trophy.
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FIFA has deleted a promotional poster for the 2026 World Cup following backlash from fans who noticed Cristiano Ronaldo was missing from Portugal's representation. The poster featured stars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé but used Bruno Fernandes for Portugal instead. The organization removed the image without comment after criticism spread on social media.