Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Portugal in the pre-World Cup friendly against Chile


Cristiano Ronaldo was included in the starting line-up for Portugal’s friendly against Chile ahead of the World Cup on Saturday.

The 41-year-old striker from Al Nassr will be given number 227 in the national team and hopes to add to his record of 143 goals.

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The experienced striker scored five goals in Portugal’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign but had to sit out the 9-1 defeat of Armenia that sealed qualification.

He was not part of the squad for the two friendlies during the March international break due to a hamstring injury.

Published on June 6, 2026



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