Bruno Fernandes Vows to Win World Cup as Fitting Farewell to Cristiano Ronaldo

6 Jun 2026

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has set his heart on delivering Portugal a 2026 World Cup title as the ultimate tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, who at 41 is likely playing in his final major tournament with the Seleção das Quinas. Speaking in a BBC interview, Fernandes said winning the World Cup for Ronaldo 'would be something amazing', adding that Portugal's squad — featuring stars like Bernardo Silva — has the talent to make it happen. Portugal are in Group K and open against Congo DR on June 17 in Houston. Ronaldo meanwhile remains Portugal's first-choice striker despite his age, with coach Roberto Martínez citing the forward's extraordinary mental resilience as proof he remains at the elite level.