Foreign Coach: Are the odds against Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup hopes?

Since 1930, no foreign coach has ever won the World Cup. Portugal, led by Spanish manager Roberto Martínez, England with Thomas Tuchel, and Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti all face this historical hurdle. For 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, the 2026 World Cup may be his final opportunity to win the trophy, as his talented Portugal squad must defy a century-old trend.