Portugal World Cup 2026 squad: Full list, predicted lineup, depth chart, latest news

Portugal will go in search of their first-ever World Cup trophy when they take to the field in this summer's competition, and it could be the perfect end to Cristiano Ronaldo's international career.

Roberto Martinez's side will take on DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K this summer, and it would be a shock if they did not progress to the knockout rounds.

Portugal secured a spot at the 2026 World Cup due to their first-placed finish in Group F, and their tournament opener will come against DR Congo on June 17.

Here, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Portugal's squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Portugal World Cup 2026 full squad list

Portugal confirmed a 26-man squad for the World Cup on May 19, including a certain five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Portugal World Cup 2026 predicted XI

Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 41, and the legend of the game is set to lead the Portugal line in what will be his last-ever World Cup.

The forward has scored 28 goals for Al-Nassr this season, while he is on 143 strikes for the Portuguese national side, and it would be fitting if he could end his international career with a World Cup trophy to his name.

In Vitinha, Joao Neves and Bruno Fernandes, Portugal have one of the best midfields in world football, while Bernardo Silva has had another excellent season at Manchester City.

Pedro Neto has struggled for Chelsea this season but could still start this summer, while Nuno Mendes is one of the outstanding full-backs in world football.

Portugal predicted XI for World Cup 2026: D Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; Vitinha, Fernandes, J Neves; Neto, Ronaldo, Bernardo

Portugal World Cup 2026 squad latest news

Bruno Fernandes has had a glorious season for Manchester United, and he is set to be joined in midfield by Paris Saint-Germain's stunning duo of Vitinha and Joao Neves.

Portugal can argue that they have the best midfield in world football, but there will be some concerns surrounding the fitness of Manchester City's Ruben Dias, who had his injury problems in the second half of the campaign.

Dias is vital for Portugal, while it will be fascinating to see how Ronaldo performs this summer, with the forward set to lead the line for his national side.

Ronaldo is on eight World Cup goals in 22 appearances, while he netted five times during Portugal's qualification campaign for this summer's tournament.