Cristiano Ronaldo is playing in his sixth World Cup with the Portugal national team.
His rival, Lionel Messi, won his first World Cup in 2022, giving him a leg up in the Greatest Of All Time conversation. Portugal was knocked out in the quarterfinals of that tournament.
The 2026 World Cup will most likely be Ronaldo’s last chance to capture the coveted trophy. The 41-year-old will be joined by his Al-Nassr teammate João Félix and the Manchester City duo of Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva. They will start their journey in Group K as they seek to be crowned the best team on the planet.
En route to this World Cup, Portugal dominated in UEFA qualifying. A 9-1 victory over Armenia that punched their ticket to the tournament, which has a record 48 teams this year.
Portugal has appeared in seven straight World Cups. Their best finish was third in their first appearance in the competition back in 1966.
Here’s a look at the complete schedule for Portugal during the 2026 World Cup, including how to watch each match:
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will play three scheduled games as part of Group K play to begin the 2026 World Cup. Two teams from each group, as well as the next eight-best overall teams based on record and tiebreakers, advance to the single-elimination knockout rounds.
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