C. Ronaldo sent a message before the start of the World Cup.

2026-06-16 20:30 © ZUMAPRESS.com

Cristiano Ronaldo shared a message on social media ahead of Portugal's start in the World Cup, which is expected to be the last for the football legend.

"Every time we put on these jerseys, we feel the same passion and responsibility as on the first day."

"Tomorrow begins a new chapter. We have worked hard to be here, and now it's time to give everything for our country and for the whole Portuguese community that supports us! Believe as we do!" – wrote the 41-year-old Portuguese.

Portugal will begin their battles in Group K, where they will face Uzbekistan, DR Congo, and Colombia.

Each time we wear this jersey, we feel the same pride, the same passion, and the same sense of responsibility from the first day.

Tomorrow begins a new chapter.

We have worked hard to reach this moment and now it's time to give everything for our Country, and for all the… pic.twitter.com/8xMkWSQN4I

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) June 16, 2026