Cristiano Ronaldo included in Portugal World Cup team as Diogo Jota honored
Roberto Martínez has announced his Portugal roster for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo included for what could be his sixth tournament
Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Roberto Martínez's FIFA World Cup roster -Credit:Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Portugal national team boss Roberto Martínez has named his final roster for this summer’s FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo included as he looks to participate in his record sixth tournament. The 41-year-old could be the first player to achieve this feat in North America, although Argentina’s Lionel Messi could accomplish the same should he opt to help Lionel Scaloni’s side defend their crown. Ranked fifth in the world by FIFA heading into the World Cup, Portugal will travel to the newly expanded tournament as one of the favorites alongside the likes of France, Spain, England, and, of course, Argentina.
Arsenal win Premier League after Man City drops points at Bournemouth Carlo Ancelotti names Brazil’s World Cup team with Neymar included as Chelsea star snubbed Ronaldo will be appearing in his sixth World Cup -Credit:Diogo Cardoso - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Discussing Ronaldo’s inclusion on Tuesday, Martínez said, via AP , “When we talk about Cristiano Ronaldo, we talk about two players. “We talk about the icon of world soccer and we talk about the player, our captain, who has the same demands as the other players, the competitiveness to be in the national team. Our captain is an example.
We want him to continue with the same level of responsibility and leadership inside the locker room. ” Ronaldo, who currently plys his trade in the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr, will not only be looking to add a World Cup trophy to his already burgeoning trophy cabinet, but will also be hoping to increase his records as the all-time leader in men’s international appearances with 226 as well as goals with 143. Martínez also took a moment to discuss former Liverpool star Diogo Jota , who sadly died aged just 28, alongside his brother André Silva, 25, in a car crash in Spain in July 2025.
To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HERE “The final list includes 27 names plus one,” he said. “To lose Diogo Jota was an unforgettable moment and a very difficult moment. “But the next day it was a responsibility for all of us to fight for Diogo Jota’s dream and for the example that he was in our national team.