Portugal star Bruno Fernandes has delivered an emotional message that has resonated across the football world ⚽🔥, expressing his strong desire to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup for teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo, who will be 41 during the tournament, is set to feature in his sixth World Cup appearance — a record in international football 🌍⚡ — in what is widely expected to be his final tournament.
Speaking to the BBC, Fernandes said:
“It would be amazing to crown his last tournament with a World Cup win for Cristiano Ronaldo” 🗣️🔥
He added:
“I really hope we can achieve that, not just for Portugal, but for everything Cristiano has done for football and the world” ❤️⚽
Ronaldo remains one of the greatest players in football history, despite never winning the World Cup. He is the all-time top scorer in international football with 143 goals 📊🔥.
His achievements with Portugal include winning Euro 2016 🏆 and two UEFA Nations League titles.
Portugal will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against DR Congo on June 17, followed by Uzbekistan on June 23 in Houston, before concluding the group stage against Colombia on June 27 in Miami ⚽🌎.
The tournament will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
