The Portuguese legend has won almost every major trophy in football, including five Ballon d'Or awards, the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League. However, the FIFA World Cup trophy is still missing from his remarkable collection.

Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign did not begin as planned. Roberto Martinez's side were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their Group K opener, with Ronaldo failing to score despite high expectations surrounding his return to the global stage.

At 41 years old, this tournament is widely expected to be Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance. Although Portugal dropped points in their opening game, they still have plenty of quality in their squad, with stars such as Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha and Ruben Dias capable of helping the team mount a serious challenge.

Despite the disappointing start, Ronaldo remains the centre of attention. Football fans around the world, especially in India, will continue to closely follow his quest to finally win the one major trophy that has eluded him throughout his legendary career.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Matches to Watch Today

The second round of Group A and Group B fixtures takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, with four important matches lined up.

Today's FIFA World Cup Fixtures

• Czechia vs South Africa: 9:30 PM IST, Atlanta Stadium
• Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: 12:30 AM IST, Los Angeles Stadium
• Canada vs Qatar: 3:30 AM IST - BC Place, Vancouver
• Mexico vs South Korea: 6:30 AM IST, Guadalajara Stadium

Group A Standings

Mexico and South Korea made winning starts to their campaigns and currently occupy the top two spots in the standings with three points each. Mexico lead the group after their 2-0 victory, while South Korea edged past Czechia 2-1. Czechia and South Africa are still searching for their first points, making their upcoming matches crucial.

Group B Standings

Group B remains perfectly balanced after the opening round of fixtures. Switzerland, Canada, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina all played out 1-1 draws in their first matches. Each team has one point, with identical goals scored and conceded, leaving the group wide open heading into the next round.

Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in India

TV Channels

Fans can watch the matches live on:

• Unite8 Sports 1
• Unite8 Sports 1 HD
• Unite8 Sports 2
• Unite8 Sports 2 HD

Live Streaming

Football fans can stream all matches live on:

• ZEE5 App
• ZEE5 Website

Predicted Line-ups

Czechia

Kovar; Coufal, Chaloupek, Hranac, Krejci, Zeleny; Soucek, Provod; Sojka, Sulc, Schick.

South Africa

Williams; Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Sibisi, Modiba; Mokoena, Mbatha, Adams; Foster, Rayners.

Switzerland

Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Aebischer, Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Embolo, Vargas.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Vasilj; Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Bajraktarevic, Tahirovic, Basic, Memic; Demirovic, Lukic.

Canada

Crepeau; Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Kone, Eustaquio, Buchanan, Ahmed; David, Larin.

Qatar

Abunada; Aloui, Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi, Homam Ahmed; Madibo, Laye, Jassem Gaber; Afif, Edmilson, Abdurisag.

Mexico

Rangel; Gallardo, Vasquez, Alvarez, Sanchez; Mora, Lira, Fidalgo; Quinones, Alvarado, Jimenez.

South Korea

Kim Seunggyu; Kim Minjae, Lee Hanbeom, Lee Kihyuk; Seol Youngwoo, Lee Taeseok, Hwang Inbeom, Paik Seungho; Lee Kangin, Lee Jaesung; Son Heungmin.