Overview
- Speaking on the Portugal Football Summit Podcast, Martinez said, “He will be the greatest player ever, whether he wins the World Cup or not.”
- The coach praised Ronaldo’s daily professionalism, saying he has never worked with a player more focused each morning on improving.
- Martinez called the 2025 Nations League triumph essential for belief, highlighting wins over Germany in Munich and Spain in the final.
- Portugal are drawn in Group K at the 2026 World Cup, opening on June 17 in Houston against the inter-confederation playoff winner before facing Uzbekistan in Texas and Colombia in Miami.
- Ronaldo is expected to be selected if fit as he maintains strong club form at 41, though he has yet to score in a World Cup knockout match across five tournaments.