Portugal World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Portugal enter their seventh consecutive World Cup in 2026, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing in his sixth and final tournament. The team, coached by Roberto Martinez, is seen as a genuine contender for the title, boasting a richly talented squad. Ronaldo, despite ongoing scrutiny, is likely to start if fit. Portugal's best performance was third place in 1966.