A major blunder by FIFA sparks global outrage as CR7 is left out of a World Cup promo poster
FIFA released a promotional poster for the 2026 World Cup featuring top stars like Messi, Mbappe, Kane, and Haaland, but surprisingly no Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal.
Social media exploded as fans questioned why Bruno Fernandes represented Portugal instead of CR7. Comments accused FIFA of disrespecting one of football’s greatest legends
FIFA’s updated poster adds Ronaldo, En-Nesyri’s famous header, and Messi’s 2022 World Cup lift, a move fans call an instant reply to the backlash
Fans claimed favoritism toward Messi, while others defended Ronaldo’s legacy with viral comments like 'Posters need Ronaldo, not the other way around'
The World Cup draw will be held on December 5 in Washington. With 42 teams already qualified, the tournament kicks off June 11 across the USA, Canada, and Mexico