Vitinha: We want to win the World Cup with and for Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal midfielder Vitinha spoke about the impact Cristiano Ronaldo has on the team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. According to him, the players have set a goal to win the tournament alongside and for their legendary captain. This is reported by Goal.com .

Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, remains a key figure for the Portugal national team despite his advancing age. Vitinha praised his captain's professionalism, noting that sharing a dressing room with him is a great honor.

"He takes football very seriously and leaves nothing to chance. When he steps onto the pitch, he knows he is 100 percent ready and has done everything he can for the team," Vitinha said in an interview with the official FIFA website.

The Portugal international acknowledged that a difficult road lies ahead, adding that the team must take it step by step. The current main task is to succeed in the group stage and win every match.