What's happening?

Portugal's national team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership is being questioned by other players. In training in Palm Beach, Ronaldo is the first to arrive on the field and leads the line alongside a member of the technical staff.

Who are the 'other captains'?

Players like Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Diogo Costa, Vitinha and Rúben Neves are protagonists in their teams and are also captains. Coach Roberto Martínez believes that having several players as references is an advantage for the team.

How is the team preparing?

Portugal's national team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and coach Roberto Martínez is confident in the team. The team has a great emotional balance and a sense of demand. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 |

What's next?

Portugal's national team will play against Colombia on 2026-06-27. The team is preparing for the challenge and is confident in its ability to win. Ronaldo's leadership is important, but the team also has other players who can make a difference.