Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal: the end of an era before 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo ended his collaboration with Portugal and coach Jorge Jesus following a disagreement during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The conflict crystallized during matches against Wales and Norway, where Jesus failed to field the legend despite initial promises. After four years of tension, this departure marks a transition for the Portuguese national team, now able to rely on a new generation of technical talents. Lusitania targets the United States, Canada and Mexico without its emblematic number 7.