As Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal map their route through the tournament and James Rodriguez’s Colombia braces for a crucial test, a hidden complication threatens to shift the balance well before a ball is kicked.

The 2026 World Cup is still more than 180 days away, yet anticipation around Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has already sent the event into a frenzy.

As France manager Didier Deschamps prepares for what will be his final major competition with the national team, he acknowledges that the upcoming event carries extra weight — especially with the possibility that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could both appear on soccer’s greatest stage for the sixth time.

With the eyes set on the 2026 World Cup, Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez addressed Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership and role in the national team.

Portugal enters the tournament with one of the sport’s defining icons still at the center of attention, and the story of a supposed €7 banknote dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo quickly captivated fans worldwide.

amid the excitement, a cryptic comment from the Argentine veteran has sparked unease, leaving many wondering whether the duel that defined an era of international soccer could be interrupted on the sport’s biggest stage.

With Argentina and Portugal drawn in the 2026 World Cup, questions rise on when could legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could meet at the competition.

Argentina have managed to remain one of the national teams in the best shape, setting a winning pace that make them top contenders for the 2026 World Cup. However, Lionel Messi named the four national teams that could complicate their path, leaving out Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

With the USMNT announcing the date and venue for the game against Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Christian Pulisic are set to face each other for the first time in their career.

With the friendly against the USMNT still unconfirmed, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will be facing Mexico as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal are in negotiations to play a friendly against Mexico before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a key disagreement has emerged.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianni Infantino both stand at the center of a controversy that has shaken the foundations of soccer governance. What happened this summer for Lionel Messi at the 2025 Club World Cup has now re-emerged on a much bigger stage, placing FIFA under unprecedented scrutiny.

Portugal’s Vitinha delivered a standout performance for Paris Saint-Germain against Tottenham in the Champions League and was named the favorite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Portugal U17 take on Austria U17 in the 2025 U17 World Cup final. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff details and how to watch the action live on TV or through streaming services.

The suspension for Cristiano Ronaldo after his red card with Portugal against Ireland has been confirmed, a key detail ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.