Cristiano Ronaldo faces competition! Portugal reveal World Cup plan as Roberto Martinez talks past benching of CR7 and benefits of USMNT friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo will face added competition for places at the 2026 World Cup, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has revealed. Evergreen 40-year-old CR7 is heading to that tournament, with another birthday being passed along the way, but is not expected to play every minute of every game – despite being captain of his country. Martinez is planning to take three strikers with him to the United States, Canada and Mexico.