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Ronaldo Poised for Record Sixth World Cup Appearance

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make history by participating in his sixth consecutive World Cup, a feat unprecedented in men's football.
  • Portugal's coach, Roberto Martínez, announced the 27-player squad for the 2026 North American World Cup, including Ronaldo.
  • Ronaldo has scored 8 goals in 22 appearances across his previous five World Cup tournaments.

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is on the cusp of achieving a remarkable milestone, poised to become the first male player to participate in six consecutive FIFA World Cups. The announcement of Portugal's squad for the 2026 North American tournament includes the veteran forward, solidifying his legendary status in the sport.

Ronaldo is a model captain. He played a very important role in winning the Nations League.

· Roberto Martínez, Portugal CoachPraising Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership and contribution to the team.

Coach Roberto Martínez unveiled the 27-player roster, confirming Ronaldo's inclusion. The 41-year-old Al Nassr star will lead Portugal's charge in Group K, where they are set to face the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia. This marks Ronaldo's sixth World Cup appearance, a testament to his enduring career and consistent performance at the highest level.

Throughout his previous five World Cup campaigns, Ronaldo has amassed an impressive record. He has participated in 22 matches, scoring a total of 8 goals. His World Cup journey began in 2006 in Germany, where he scored one goal in six games. He continued to score in subsequent tournaments: one goal in South Africa (2010), one in Brazil (2014), four in Russia (2018), and one in Qatar (2022). His quest for more goals and a potential World Cup title continues.

The players selected this time were chosen through a strict and honest process. All players who won the Nations League together have become members of the national team.

· Roberto Martínez, Portugal CoachExplaining the selection criteria for the World Cup squad.

Martínez lauded Ronaldo's leadership, highlighting his crucial role in Portugal's Nations League victory. The coach emphasized that the selected players were chosen through a rigorous and honest process, including all those who contributed to the team's success in the World Cup qualifiers and the Nations League. Portugal's squad boasts a formidable lineup of global talents, including João Cancelo, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, and Gonçalo Ramos, all aiming to support Ronaldo in their pursuit of World Cup glory.

Ronaldo will challenge for his sixth consecutive World Cup appearance and sixth consecutive goal.

· HankyorehHighlighting Ronaldo's historic achievement and future goal.
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