Ronaldo's sixth World Cup: A defining quote before leading Portugal at the 2026 World Cup.
On 11 June 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old star striker and captain of Portugal, made a recent social media post after the final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup, where Portugal edged Nigeria 2-1.
Although Ronaldo had chances to score in this match but did not find the net, Portugal secured a final victory ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will mark Ronaldo's sixth tournament, following his appearances in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.
After being substituted in the 64th minute, Ronaldo posted a photo of himself from the friendly win over Nigeria, accompanied by a message signaling Portugal's readiness: "Preparation is complete. Focused on the World Cup."
Portugal will participate in their ninth World Cup this time, with their best performance being third place in the 1966 World Cup in England, which was the country’s first appearance featuring the legendary top scorer Eusebio.
17 June 2026: Portugal vs. DR Congo.
23 June 2026: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan.
27 June 2026: Colombia vs. Portugal.