Roberto Martinez has named Portugal’s 26-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers. The 2016 edition champions will face Bosnia & Herzegovina and Iceland on the 17th and 20th of June, respectively.
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal in these qualifiers. The 38-year-old player has 198 international starts. Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Toti Gomes receives his first international call-up after impressing in the Premier League.
Portugal have ten players playing in the Premier League in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player who plays outside of Europe. Along with former club teammate Pep, he adds plenty of international experience.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to add a few more goals to his international tally of 122 goals. The FC Al-Nassr striker will be hungry to show his class in Europe. He will be supported by league winners from all over Europe.
Antonio Silva and Goncalo Ramos became champions of Portugal with Benfica. Manchester City trio Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo will also add experience to this Portuguese squad. Danilo, Renato Sanches and Vitinha won Ligue 1 with PSG.
Portugal is part of Group J in the qualification phase. They have made a great start to their qualification campaign. In the first match against Liechtenstein, Portugal won 4-0. Cristiano Ronaldo scored brace. Their second game was against Luxembourg. they won the match 6–0 thanks to another move from Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal will be looking to end Euro 2024 qualification with a 100% record.
Portugal’s 26-man squad
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Patricio
Defenders: Antonio Silva, Danilo Pereira, Pepe, Diogo Dalot, Goncalo Inacio, Joao Cancelo, Nelson Semedo, Raphael Guerreiro, Ruben Dias, Toti Gomes
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Palhinha, Otavio, Renato Sanches, Ricardo Horta, Ruben Neves, Vitinha
Attackers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao