The wait is over. Head coach Roberto Martinez has unveiled the official 26-man squad that Portugal will take to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is set for a record sixth World Cup appearance. Bruno Fernandes wears the captain’s armband as Portugal chase a first World Cup title. Below you have the full Group K roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, key bench options, and a printable PDF roster checklist to bring to your watch party. Group K matches broadcast nationally on FOX Sports and Telemundo.
The squad blends European-based stars with key players from across the world’s top leagues. Print the roster, tick each box as the team is named for the opener, and cross players off as goals, cards, and substitutions happen live.
2026 Portugal World Cup Roster
Here is the complete 26-man roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, the frontrunners off the bench, and a printable PDF for your matchday tracker.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Diogo Costa – FC Porto
- Rui Silva – Sporting CP
- José Sá – Wolverhampton
Defenders (8)
- Rúben Dias – Manchester City
- Gonçalo Inácio – Sporting CP
- João Cancelo – FC Barcelona
- Nuno Mendes – Paris Saint-Germain
- Diogo Dalot – Manchester United
- Nélson Semedo – Fenerbahçe
- Tomás Araújo – Benfica
- Renato Veiga – Villarreal
Midfielders (7)
- Vitinha – Paris Saint-Germain
- João Neves – Paris Saint-Germain
- Bruno Fernandes (C) – Manchester United
- Rúben Neves – Al Hilal
- Matheus Nunes – Manchester City
- Samú Costa – Mallorca
- Bernardo Silva – Manchester City
Forwards (8)
- Cristiano Ronaldo – Al Nassr
- Francisco Trincão – Sporting CP
- João Félix – Al Nassr
- Gonçalo Ramos – Paris Saint-Germain
- Pedro Neto – Chelsea
- Francisco Conceição – Juventus
- Rafael Leão – AC Milan
- Gonçalo Guedes – Real Sociedad
Projected Portugal Starting XI
Our projected starting eleven based on Roberto Martinez’s recent setup. Expect tweaks across the group stage as form and fitness dictate.
- GK – Diogo Costa
- DEF – N. Mendes, R. Dias, Inácio, Dalot
- MID – Vitinha, J. Neves, Bernardo Silva
- FWD – Leão, Ronaldo, B. Fernandes
Quick Links: Group K Schedule & Standings
- Group K Schedule & TV Guide – all six group stage matches with kickoff times and broadcasters.
- 2026 Portugal World Cup Schedule – every Portugal group stage and knockout match with TV info and a printable PDF.
- 2026 World Cup Master Roster Directory – printable PDFs for every announced 26-man squad.
2026 Portugal World Cup Roster FAQ
When was the 2026 Portugal World Cup roster announced?
Head coach Roberto Martinez named the official 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finalizing his selections ahead of FIFA’s June 1, 2026 submission deadline.
Which group is Portugal in at the 2026 World Cup?
Portugal is in Group K, facing Colombia, Uzbekistan and DR Congo during the group stage.
Who is the Portugal captain at the 2026 World Cup?
Bruno Fernandes wears the armband for Portugal, leading a squad balanced between proven veterans and emerging starters across Europe’s top leagues.
Who are the key players on the Portugal 2026 World Cup roster?
Leão leads the attack, with Vitinha anchoring midfield and captain Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings.
When is Portugal’s first 2026 World Cup match?
Group K play opens for Portugal during the opening week of the group stage in mid-June 2026. See our Group K Schedule for the exact kickoff times and TV channels.
