Will Cristiano Ronaldo start for Portugal in their opening World Cup fixture?

It has been more than 10 years since Cristiano Ronaldo played in the United States. The Athletic explains the background

Cristiano Ronaldo and other Portugal players taking to the pitch later today were last night forced to upend training in Florida over security concerns, it has been reported

He didn’t score in the 2024 European Championship -- the first time he had failed to find the net at a major international tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead Portugal in their Group K clash against DR Congo at the World Cup 2026. (contains affiliate links)

Portugal traveled to the United States on Friday with Cristiano Ronaldo saying the team needs to focus on getting off to a good start instead of thinking ahead about contending for its first World Cup title.