Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Martinez
10 June 2026
Portugal supporters are entering the World Cup with noisy backing but measured expectations. The country’s trophy wins since Euro 2016 changed outside perceptions, yet many fans remain cautious about Roberto Martinez, Cristiano Ronaldo’s role and tournament pressure.
The Athletic’s fan feature described Forca Portugal as resilience rather than entitlement. Supporters still debate whether Ronaldo should start, while others question how Martinez can unlock a deep squad built around Vitinha, Joao Neves and attacking options.