Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has announced his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As part of their preparations, Portugal will play a series of friendlies, including a high-profile encounter with Nigeria on June 10 at the Dr Magalhães Pessoa Stadium in Portugal.
Ronaldo Leads the Squad
Cristiano Ronaldo, who remains Portugal's captain and all-time leading scorer, headlines the squad. The team is a blend of experienced stars and young talents currently playing in Europe's top leagues. Nigeria's coach, Eric Chelle, has confirmed his intention to field a strong squad for the June 10 clash as the Super Eagles continue their preparations for future competitions.
Full Portugal World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho.
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Nelson Semedo, João Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Inácio, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Tomas Araujo.
Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Samuel Costa, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva.
Forwards: João Félix, Francisco Trinção, Francisco Conceição, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leão, Gonçalo Guedes, Gonçalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo.
World Cup Group Stage
Portugal will compete in Group K at the World Cup alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, aiming to progress deep into the tournament.
