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Ronaldo Out of Portugal Friendlies Due to Hamstring Injury
Cristiano Ronaldo will not play in Portugal's friendlies against the United States and Mexico due to a hamstring injury. The matches are warm-ups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo is out of Portugal's upcoming international friendlies versus the United States men's national soccer team and Mexico national football team. He sustained a hamstring injury. The friendlies are scheduled ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo has not played since February 28, when he left Al-Nassr's 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha due to injury. Portugal's head coach Roberto Martínez confirmed the squad list Friday. Portugal will play Mexico in Mexico City on March 28, then travel to Atlanta to play the United States on April 1.
Key Facts
- Cristiano Ronaldo is out of Portugal's upcoming friendlies due to a hamstring injury.
- Ronaldo last played February 28 in a match for Al-Nassr.
- Portugal will face Mexico on March 28 and the United States on April 1.
- The friendlies are in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Ronaldo holds the record for 143 goals scored in men's international football.
- Portugal's technical staff will monitor Ronaldo's recovery.
- Martínez has selected a squad with experienced and emerging players.
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Research Sources
- Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. — Why Ronaldo misses Portugal squad for USA and Mexico friendlies