🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo — Player Spotlight, World Cup 2026

Forward · Al Nassr · Portugal

Age: 41

This is likely Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup.

Why They Matter

The most prolific scorer in the history of international football with over 130 goals for Portugal — Ronaldo has spent 20 years as one of the two best players in the world and has won everything except a World Cup. This is his final attempt.

What to Watch For

The free kick — he steps back, takes that distinctive wide stance, and strikes with a technique that has beaten the world's best goalkeepers for two decades.

In one word: Relentless