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Cristiano Ronaldo is named in Portugal's 25-man squad for four Nations League matches between 24 September and 4 October under new coach Jorge Jesus, signaling he has not retired from international duty. The squad also includes Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and Pedro Neto, with fixtures against Wales, Norway and Denmark.
Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that this could be his final year in football and outlined plans for life after retirement, including travel and other ventures; he previously signaled that the 2026 World Cup could be his last with Portugal and suggested he might only play at club level for one or two more years, all while continuing to ply his trade with Al Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez married in a private Cascais ceremony in Portugal, attended by their five children, capping a decade-long relationship. Ronaldo announced the nuptials on Instagram, as the globally famous couple—who have a massive following and diverse business ventures—continue Ronaldo’s career with Al-Nassr.
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo married his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in a civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, with their five children reportedly in attendance, after Ronaldo shared a photo of their wedding rings on Instagram.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup, reclaiming No. 1 in FIFA rankings in a record-breaking edition; Mbappe topped the scoring with 10 goals, Haaland elevated his global profile, and Vozinha became a Cape Verde breakout story, while Ronaldo and Portugal faltered and Gianni Infantino faced mixed scrutiny as big-name coaches underperformed and Spain’s coaching philosophy shone, with Norway and Switzerland rising as the tournament highlighted a changing soccer landscape.
Portugal named Jorge Jesus as head coach for the 2026 World Cup cycle. He said Ronaldo isn’t a problem and could be part of the plan, with his first game a Nations League opener against Wales on 24 September. Portugal are co-hosting the World Cup in four years with Spain and Morocco. Jesus arrives with a track record of success at Benfica, Flamengo, and Al Hilal, including a domestic treble and a Copa Libertadores title.
Cristiano Ronaldo says this World Cup is likely his last, but he will not rush a retirement decision as Portugal are eliminated by Spain 1-0 in the round of 16, courtesy of a late Merino goal. He remains proud of his Portugal career, praises manager Roberto Martinez, and plans to reflect with his family before deciding on the future.
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career concludes with Portugal's Round of 16 defeat to Spain in Dallas, making him the first player to score in six World Cups and the oldest knockout scorer; he hints at international retirement while continuing club football with Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed this World Cup would be his last, but Portugal were eliminated 1-0 by Spain in stoppage time after Mikel Merino’s late winner, leaving Ronaldo emotional as his sixth World Cup run ended in heartbreak.
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto after Ronaldo converted a VAR-confirmed penalty to level, and Goncalo Ramos headed home in stoppage time to seal a last-16 spot; Croatia’s late equaliser was ruled offside, and Portugal advance to face Spain in Dallas.
Portugal and Croatia meet in the World Cup Round of 32 at BMO Field in Toronto, a high-stakes knockout clash that could mark Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup appearance and pits a veteran Croatia side led by Luka Modrić against a Portugal squad determined to advance.
Portugal and Croatia meet in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in Toronto, pitting aging icons Ronaldo (41) and Modric (40) against each other. Croatia rebounded from a rough group stage to advance; Portugal have been underwhelming but still boast Ronaldo as a starter. Opta gives Portugal the edge in regulation (about 54.5%), with the winner moving on to a last-16 clash vs Spain or Austria. Predicted lineups feature Ronaldo leading Portugal in a 4-2-3-1 and Modric anchoring a Croatia 4-3-3, with kickoff times and broadcasters varying by region.
Portugal and Croatia line up for a World Cup 2026 last-16 clash, with Portugal naming Diogo Costa in goal and Leão starting in place of João Félix, while Croatia sign off with Livaković in goal and a midfield featuring Modrić and Kovaić (Kovacic). Formations are debated (4-2-3-1 vs. 4-4-2). The fixture is framed as a high-profile encounter between two star-studded sides, with pundits joking about a Modrić–Ronaldo narrative ahead of kickoff.
Portugal and Colombia meet in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium to decide Group K, with both already through to the knockout stage; Ronaldo is in form after a brace in the previous match, while Colombia, led by Diaz, tops the group and enjoys a partisan home crowd. Kickoff is 7:30pm local time, and Opta’s computer projects Portugal as the favorite (about 48.9%), Colombia at 26%, with a 25.1% draw, potentially shaping the knockout-path implications.
Day 13 reshuffles the World Cup power rankings but the top tier remains largely intact: France still leads as Mbappe and co. consolidate their formula, while Argentina continue to shine under Messi. Germany, Spain and the United States make notable moves up the table thanks to decisive results, and Norway’s Haaland-fueled form adds momentum. Portugal’s Ronaldo hit a brace in a 5-0 win to lift them further, but this doesn’t topple the giants; England’s goalless draw dampens momentum as the field for knockout spots tightens. The piece walks through movements of all 48 teams, arguing that only a truly exceptional performance can disrupt the established order at the summit.