Portugal's national team is in the 2026 World Cup and Cristiano Ronaldo is the star. With 231 games for Portugal, he is one of the main players in the team's history.

Who is Felipão?

Felipão, or Luiz Felipe Scolari, is a Brazilian coach who commanded Portugal's national team for five and a half years. He was fundamental in Cristiano Ronaldo's career, who debuted in the national team in 2003.

The beginning of Cristiano Ronaldo's career

Cristiano Ronaldo debuted in Portugal's national team on August 20, 2003, in a 1-0 win over Kazakhstan. He was called up by Felipão, who saw his potential and gave him the chance to play.

The importance of Felipão

Felipão was an important figure in the formation of the player and the man Cristiano Ronaldo. He was present in one of the most difficult moments of the star's life, the death of his father. | Date | Game | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Portugal x Congo DR | 1-1 |

Next game

Portugal's national team has the next game against Wales on September 24, 2026. With the recent form of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games, the team is confident for the challenge.