The world’s attention is turning to the national teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, but the Portugal national team may be the side under the greatest amount of pressure. This is due to Cristiano Ronaldo, who is hoping to win the most prestigious trophy in what is likely to be his final opportunity to achieve this glory.

Ronaldo himself has stated that the World Cup is not his dream, but this is difficult to believe, as every football player grows up dreaming of winning the tournament with their national team. The constant comparison with Lionel Messi, who achieved this feat with Argentina, adds even more pressure. If Ronaldo wants to remain strongly present in the debate about the greatest of all time, he must win the World Cup title with Portugal.

The Portugal national team has arrived in Miami in preparation for its first match in the group stage next Wednesday, which will take place in the American city of Houston.

Portugal will begin its journey toward glory in Houston, Texas, where it will play its first group stage match against the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a game in which the Seleção of Europe is considered the clear favourite to win.

Although the match will be held in Houston, the Portuguese national team camp will be based in Palm Beach Gardens in the state of Florida. Ronaldo and his teammates arrived in the United States on Friday evening to begin this journey.

Ronaldo said upon arrival: We enter this World Cup with a lot of hope and enthusiasm.

Ronaldo and his Portuguese teammates appeared in identical outfits, grey jackets and trousers with a navy tint. Ronaldo also wore stylish glasses that added a distinctive touch to his appearance.

Photos of Ronaldo and the Portugal national team upon arrival in the United States.