Cristiano Ronaldo heads to his sixth World Cup
Portugal national team and Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the final squad for the 2026 World Cup. This will be the 41-year-old legendary footballer's sixth tournament.
Ronaldo first participated in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Since then, he has represented Portugal in every consecutive tournament. This consistency is a shining example of longevity and high-level professionalism.
World Cups participated in by Cristiano Ronaldo:
Germany — 2006
South Africa — 2010
Brazil — 2014
Russia — 2018
Qatar — 2022
USA, Canada and Mexico — 2026
Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in international football history. He has scored 143 goals in 226 appearances for the Portugal national team, proving his greatness at both club and international levels.
Portugal has been drawn into Group K for the 2026 World Cup. Roberto Martínez's side will face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in the group stage.
For Uzbekistan fans, the match against Portugal is of special interest, as our representatives will have the chance to face a star who has left an indelible mark on football history.
In short, Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of writing another historic chapter. A sixth World Cup is not just an appearance, but a symbol of iron will and great discipline. Now the question is: can Ronaldo leave his mark on the big stage once more?
