Striker Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is set to play in his sixth World Cup, a record for a men's player. File Photo by Chris Brunskill/UPI | License Photo
May 19 (UPI) -- Cristiano Ronaldo leads the 27-man Portugal men's national team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, coach Roberto Martinez announced Tuesday.
Ronaldo is to make his sixth appearance in the tournament, the most of any men's players. Longtime rival Lionel Messi, who is expected to join Argentina for the tournament, also is on track for his sixth World Cup.
Ronaldo, 41, is the only man to score in five separate World Cups. He is Portugal's all-time leader in appearances (226) and goals (143).
Midfielders Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Joao Neves and Bernardo Silva and defender Nuno Mendes are among other notable players on the squad.
