Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal's upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and the United States due to a hamstring injury. The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward has been sidelined since February, missing two league games and continuing his rehabilitation privately.
Portugal boss Roberto Martinez confirmed the injury is minor and not a cause for concern regarding the World Cup. 'We have players who are not ready. Ruben Dias, Cristiano Ronaldo and Nelson Semedo are not medically fit,' Martinez said. 'No, he's not in danger. It's a minor muscle injury. Everything Cristiano has done physically this season shows that he's in great shape.'
Ronaldo shared an update on Instagram, posting photos of himself using a leg press machine and working his chest, with the caption: 'Getting better every day.' Fans responded positively, with comments such as 'World Cup 2026 loading' and 'The goat doesn't skip leg day.'
The 226-time capped Portugal international has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his last. He aims to add the trophy to his collection, having already won two European Championships.
