Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo will retain his starting place for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup clash against Uzbekistan, following the superstar’s subdued performance in the team’s opening match.

Portugal faces a critical juncture in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers after a sluggish start in Group K. With just one point from their opening draw, Cristiano Ronaldo's team…

Portugal arrive in Houston under immediate pressure to stabilize their World Cup campaign when they face Uzbekistan on Tuesday, with Roberto Martinez’s...

One of the finest players to grace the game no longer deserves his place in the team

Roberto Martinez’s side needs a reaction in this pivotal clash.

There have been rumours of a rift within the Portugal camp and some pressure on boss Roberto Martinez to drop Cristiano Ronaldo - but he will have the chance to prove his doubters…

That is why Tuesday's Group K clash against Uzbekistan in Houston carries significance beyond the result for Portugal. | Football News

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised Cristiano Ronaldo as "a good example for all of us" but refused to confirm if the veteran captain would start his team's World Cup clash…

HOUSTON: Portugal coach Roberto Martinez wouldn’t say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday’s World Cup match against Uzbekistan after the superstar’s forgettable performance…

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo will retain his starting place for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup clash against Uzbekistan, following…

Portugal's coach praises Ronaldo as a role model despite a slow World Cup start, ahead of a crucial match against Uzbekistan.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo would start the FIFA World Cup 2026 match vs Uzbekistan. | Football News

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Uzbekistan in a must-win group match, as race for the knockouts intensifies.

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez continues to be quizzed on his team's lacklusture World Cup opener and his decision to stick with a 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo