Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed confidence in Portugal’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the team is heading into the tournament with belief, preparation and a desire to make history. The Portugal captain spoke as the squad departed Lisbon for its World Cup training base in Florida ahead of the competition, which begins this…
Cristiano Ronaldo believes Portugal are fully prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a narrow victory over Nigeria in their final pre-tournament friendly. The Portuguese captain shared a confident message after his side defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in Leiria, signaling that the team’s focus has now shifted entirely to the global tournament….
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has dismissed suggestions that he has already settled on a starting lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite seeing his team defeat Nigeria 2-1 in their final warm-up match. The Portuguese manager made the remarks after his side edged the Super Eagles in Leiria, concluding their preparations ahead of…
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has praised the Super Eagles following his side’s narrow 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly played in Leiria. The encounter served as Portugal’s final preparation match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and provided a stern challenge for the European giants against one of Africa’s most talented…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his side secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a pre-tournament international friendly. The encounter, played at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, served as Portugal’s final preparation match before the start of the global tournament. Despite facing a…
Former Portugal international Maniche has thrown his support behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s inclusion in Portugal’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the veteran forward remains a vital figure for the national team. As Portugal prepares for another attempt to win football’s biggest prize, debate continues over whether the 41-year-old captain should remain a central…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has identified Portugal as one of the strongest contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that the European nation has the quality required to claim football’s biggest prize. The Nigerian coach made the remarks ahead of an international friendly between the Super Eagles and Portugal, a fixture…
