Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names squad
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo will play in his sixth World Cup at age 41 after Portugal’s coach Roberto Martinez named a 27-player squad for the tournament. Portugal will compete in Group K, facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in matches held in the United States.Key Facts
- Cristiano Ronaldo, age 41, is included in Portugal’s squad for his sixth World Cup.
- Coach Roberto Martinez selected 27 players, naming an extra goalkeeper as a “plus one” in honor of the late Diogo Jota.
- Portugal will play in Group K against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia.
- Matches will take place in Houston and Miami during the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19.
- Martinez chose four goalkeepers and five fullbacks to meet the tournament’s demands like weather and time zones.
- The squad includes versatile players such as Diogo Dalot and Joao Cancelo, and attackers like Joao Felix and Bruno Fernandes.
- Portugal will have warm-up games against Chile on June 6 and Nigeria on June 10 before the World Cup starts.
- FIFA requires the team to be at their Florida training camp at least five days before their first match.
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