Portugal manager Roberto Martinez is confident that every one of the 26 players in his roster has the fitness and skill to compete at the 2026 World Cup. The squad is viewed as a top contender for the championship due to its deep pool of talent.
After opening with a 1-1 tie against DR Congo, Portugal responded with a strong 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, highlighted by two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo. During a press briefing before the upcoming match against Colombia, Martinez insisted that his team lacks traditional substitutes because everyone is equally capable of contributing.
Martinez told reporters that his goal is to maintain tactical and technical consistency regardless of who is on the field. He noted that the term substitute is not used in their camp, as all 26 athletes are prepared to perform. A win against Colombia on June 28 would secure the top spot in Group K. Martinez hopes for another strong showing from Ronaldo, who holds the record for scoring in six tournament editions.
