05 Jul 2026, 23:13
Ronaldo announces that he will remain at the 2026 World Cup
- Ronaldo said that the 2026 World Cup will be held for the remaining, and that he will be in the 1/8 final match against Spain, and that he will be in the 1/8 final match against Spain.
- In addition, Ronaldo will be available for the match against Uzbekistan; however, it will be decided whether he will play in the match against Spain.
- According to the media, the decision is likely to be made based on the player’s current condition and the team’s strategy.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been reported to be set to remain at the 2026 World Cup. Ahead of the 1/8 final against Spain, he announced that he would be a starter, adding that he will not be absent.
Ronaldo, who is 41 years old, has played in five previous World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026. The material also notes that he will be the first player to score in the group stage and then score again in the knockout stage.
Following a review of Ronaldo’s World Cup situation, it was stated that two wins were expected in the group stage, and that he would not play in the match against Spain. In addition, it is noted that his first goal in World Cup matches was scored against Spain.
ESPN says that Ronaldo’s decision is not based on any criticism. The article notes that he has been playing football for many years and that he will not stop. It is also stated that he will not play against Spain, as he is expected to score again.
L'Équipe reports that the match against Spain will be a key test for Ronaldo. The material also says that Ronaldo will start, but that he will not be the only player to do so. It adds that the coach will decide whether to start him.
Meanwhile, Marca claims that there is a dispute in Portugal over Ronaldo’s starting spot against Spain. The material adds that Betoo, and also the Portuguese player Sousa, who believes it is 50-50 whether Ronaldo will start or not. It also states that Matilde Pinheiro, who says there is a problem with Ronaldo.
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