Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for the Saudi Al-Nasr on the club level, before the key matches in the selection for the 2026 World Cup, announced the ambitious goals of the Portuguese national team.

The 40-year forward emphasizes the importance of a step-by-step approach to reaching the head office.

" Obviously, our goal is to spend money on the world championship and win it, but we must approach everything step by step. We have two matches at a time, and, as coach Roberto Martinez said at the press conference, we must enjoy the moment. We play at home, in front of our patients, and we know that at home we are even stronger.

What I feel at the hour of calls and campaigns for the election? For me it is a pride to play for the national team. I always feel the encouragement of the Portuguese, no matter how the game turns out - they will help us again. “I hope that the upcoming matches will be successful and we will qualify for the world championship,” Ronaldo told A Bola.

The current Portugal team will play two matches as part of the selection for the 2026 Emergency: on the 11th against Ireland and on the 14th against Ugorshchina. The team of Roberto Martinez will hold both grudge matches on their home field.

On the other hand, Portugal enjoyed a particularly successful qualifying campaign, achieving two wins in two opening matches and gaining 6 points, which allows them to complete Group F.

The final part of the World Championship 2026 will take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico.