Roberto Martinez announces 26-man Portugal squad ahead of UEFA Euros 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo, who guided Portugal to victory at the 2016 European Championship, has been included to Roberto Martinez's 26-member UEFA Euro 2024 squad, which was unveiled on Tuesday. The 39-year-old holds the competition record for goals scored (14), as well as the most games played (25) in the event. Although his side, Al Nassr, did not win the league trophy this year, he tops the Saudi Pro League scoring lists with 33 goals and 11 assists.

The event begins in just under a month in Germany, and a lot of the participating countries have already begun to name their squads. Germany stunned several when Julian Nagelsmann made the bold choice to leave out some major names. Meanwhile, France and the Netherlands are making strong rosters as they seek to go all the way.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid sensation Cristiano Ronaldo has been included to Roberto Martinez's squad, as could be expected. Premier League talents Diogo Jota, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Ruben Dias have been added to the provisional team.

The European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14 to July 14, featuring 24 teams competing for the title. Portugal is in Group F against Turkey, Czechia, and Georgia. Prior to the tour, the team will play three friendly matches versus Finland (José Alvalade Stadium, June 4), Croatia (National Stadium, June 8), and the Republic of Ireland (Aveiro Municipal Stadium, June 11). 

Here is the Portugal squad for UEFA Euro 2024 

Goalkeepers: José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Rui Patrício (AS Roma), Diogo Costa (FC Porto), 

Defenders: João Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Nuno Mendes (PSG), António Silva (SL Benfica), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Pepe (FC Porto), Rúben Dias (Manchester City)

Midfielders: Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), João Neves (SL Benfica), João Palhinha (Fulham FC), Otávio Monteiro (Al Nassr)

Forwards: Gonçalo Ramos (PSG), João Félix (FC Barcelona), Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Diogo Jota (Liverpool FC), Francisco Conceição (FC Porto).

Probable XI for Portugal during UEFA Euro 2024: 

José Sá, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Rúben Dias, Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, João Palhinha, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leão, Cristiano Ronaldo