Cristiano Ronaldo Won't Play In Portugal Friendlies vs. USA, Mexico

A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal's friendlies against the United States and Mexico ahead of the World Cup in North America. The 41-year-old Ronaldo hasn't played since February 28 when he limped off the field while his Al-Nassr team beat Al-Fayha 3-1 in a Saudi Pro League match. As expected, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez did not include the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in the squad he announced on Friday. Portugal plays Mexico in Mexico City on March 28 before facing the United States in Atlanta on April 1. Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals in men's international soccer after scoring 143 times for Portugal. The World Cup starts in June. Portugal's March Friendly Squad: Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton), Rui Silva (Sporting Lisbon). Defenders: Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Tomas Araujo (Benfica). Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Samu Costa (Mallorca), Mateus Fernandes (West Ham), Joao Neves (Paris Saint-Germain), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Rodrigo Mora (FC Porto); Forwards: Ricardo Horta (Braga), Pedro Goncalves (Sporting Lisbon), Joao Felix (Al- Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting Lisbon), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain). 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch From June 11 through July 19, 2026, FOX Sports presents its largest World Cup production and broadcast slate to date featuring all 104 matches live across FOX (69) and FS1 (35) with every match live-streaming on FOX One and the FOX Sports App. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports apps. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). What is the USA's Schedule for the 2026 World Cup?