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Ronaldo Portugal Nations League squad inclusion has been confirmed after new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus selected the 41 year old forward for the team’s opening matches in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.
The decision means Cristiano Ronaldo will continue to play for Portugal after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo had said the 2026 World Cup in North America would be his last, but he has not given a specific date for when he will retire from international football.
Jesus named 25 players for Portugal’s first four Nations League matches. The squad includes experienced players such as Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva, along with some new faces after the World Cup.
Ronaldo Portugal Nations League squad
Portugal will start its Nations League campaign against Wales on September 24. The team will then face Norway, Denmark and Norway again during the first round of matches.
At 41, Ronaldo remains Portugal’s most capped player and top international goalscorer.He has played 233 matches for Portugal and scored 146 goals. These numbers make him the country’s leading scorer and most experienced international player.
Ronaldo made his Portugal debut in August 2003 and has represented the country for more than 20 years.During his international career, he has won UEFA Euro 2016 and two UEFA Nations League titles. Portugal won its latest Nations League title in the 2024/25 season. UEFA also records Ronaldo as the first player to score at six different FIFA World Cups.
Fans praised Ronaldo’s longevity, while others discussed the Ronaldo Portugal Nations League squad and his future with the national team. His inclusion shows that he is still available for Portugal, although his long term international future remains uncertain.
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