Vinicius Junior included Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Lionel Messi's Argentina in his top five candidates for the 2026 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo is already facing problems ahead of potential squad boosts as Al Nassr are reportedly force to pay $7M for Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman after the triumph in the SPL.

Among the biggest talking points are teammates Inigo Martinez and Abdulrahman Ghareeb, whose situations have become increasingly important as the club prepares for another demanding season.

Latest reports suggest Ronaldo’s role inside the club could become even more influential moving forward.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, supporters of both stars have turned their attention toward a different battle: whether the Saudi Pro League or Major League Soccer will have the stronger presence on soccer’s biggest stage.

After finally ending the club’s long wait for the Saudi Pro League crown, the veteran Portuguese coach has opened the door to several possible next steps, creating fresh questions about whether his time in Riyadh is truly over.

After a dramatic Saudi Pro League title-winning season, Al-Nassr has now achieved another milestone away from the pitch, while Inter Miami remains one of the biggest soccer brands on the planet thanks to Messi’s influence.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr has reportedly launched an official bid for Gabriel Sara, setting up a massive transfer tug-of-war as the Brazilian midfielder is heavily pursued by English Premier League clubs.

France winger Michael Olise picked Portugal’s best player — and it was not Cristiano Ronaldo.

In what is almost certainly the final World Cup campaign of his legendary career, Cristiano Ronaldo enters the tournament with a historic opportunity to secure five major individual milestones.

The situation around Luis Milla, La Liga’s second-highest assist provider behind Lamine Yamal, has quickly become one of the most debated transfer stories involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr.

Julian Quinones, the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot winner, has now made a crucial decision about his future, a development that could shape the balance of power in the competition ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with the Portugal national team could soon become even more intriguing after fresh comments from Jorge Jesus reignited speculation about a possible reunion on the international stage after the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi is within striking distance of capturing the all-time World Cup scoring record in North America, leaving many to wonder exactly how far back Cristiano Ronaldo sits from the top of the mountain.

The Portuguese star shared photos alongside Georgina Rodriguez and his younger children following the title-clinching victory, but Cristiano Jr. was nowhere to be seen.