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The Portugal national team officially kicked off its preparations for the 2026 World Cup this Monday. Under the guidance of Spanish head coach Roberto Martínez, the Portuguese side completed its first training session with the notable presence of captain Cristiano Ronaldo, though the squad is still awaiting its European champions.

Waiting for the PSG stars

Martínez led the training session with 23 players at his disposal. The squad will only be complete on June 6, when Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, and Gonçalo Ramos join up after being given a few days off following their UEFA Champions League triumph with Paris Saint-Germain.

The obsession with the world title

Before training, midfielder Rúben Neves spoke to the media and made clear the level of ambition the group is carrying into the tournament in North America.

"We are a young group, but very experienced. It is an extremely difficult competition, but our goal is undoubtedly to reach the final and win the World Cup," said the Al Hilal player.

Before making the transatlantic trip, Portugal will play two friendlies at home: on June 6 against Chile and on June 10 against Nigeria, before heading into Group K alongside Colombia, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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