Ronaldo Ready to Welcome the World Cup: "Physically I'm Fine, Haven't You Watched the Match?"

Ahead of Portugal's debut in the 2026 World Cup against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cristiano Ronaldo wants to dispel all doubts regarding his physical condition. At the age of 41, the Portuguese star is set to participate in the final stages of the World Cup for the sixth time, a historic feat achieved by only a few world football legends.

In a meeting with the media in Lisbon, the Seleção captain answered firmly questions about his physical condition. "Physically I am fine. Didn't you see the match with Al Nassr?" he replied to reporters, showing confidence ahead of the competition.

This season's statistics seem to support his claim: he has won the title in Saudi Arabia, scoring 30 goals in 37 appearances overall. Ronaldo is also optimistic about Portugal's chances in this tournament. "We face this competition with great expectations. Preparations have been intense and challenging, but we have worked very well," he said before leaving for Palm Beach, Florida, where the Portuguese national team will set up their base.

The former Real Madrid striker firmly believes in the potential of the group led by Martinez: "We have a high-quality generation, capable of giving the fans a lot of satisfaction."

Regarding goals, Ronaldo warned to remain cautious: "The most important thing is to start well, take one game at a time and try to finish the group in top position. We have to win the first, second and third games." Portugal will start the match on June 17 against DR Congo, followed by Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K. In the latest trials against Chile and Nigeria, both of which were won with a score of 2-1, Ronaldo has not managed to score a goal, but his confidence ahead of the World Cup remains intact.