World Cup Group K
Portugal make three changes for Uzbekistan, with Ronaldo still starting
Roberto Martínez turns to Rúben Dias and João Félix after Portugal’s opening draw, while Uzbekistan also change goalkeepers for the Group K match in Houston
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- World Cup records Ronaldo’s World Cup chase shifts from Messi to Eusébio Portugal’s captain has gone five straight knockout-stage World Cup matches without a goal and now needs at least two to pass Eusébio’s national mark
- Portugal pressure point Ronaldo starting debate fuels Portugal tension after opening draw Social media criticism of several Portugal players has intensified after Cristiano Ronaldo played the full match in a draw with DR Congo
- Portugal at the World Cup Ronaldo set for a different kind of World Cup role at 41 Portugal’s first lineup against DR Congo is expected to keep Cristiano Ronaldo central, even as his game has narrowed into a more specialized scoring role
World Cup 2026
Manuel Neuer breaks Germany age record in World Cup opener
The goalkeeper’s start against Curaçao moved him past Lothar Matthäus in Germany’s record book and into the top tier of the oldest players to appear at a World Cup
World Cup 2026
Messi, Ronaldo or Mbappe? World Cup star-power race has no easy winner
As the expanded 2026 tournament opens, Messi appears strongest at the ticket window, Ronaldo still dominates global attention, and Mbappe owns the clearest on-field momentum
Portugal World Cup squad
Ronaldo set for sixth World Cup as Portugal names squad
Roberto Martinez selected the 41-year-old forward for Portugal’s 2026 campaign and added a symbolic place for the late Diogo Jota