British Pundit Urges Portugal to Drop Ronaldo for 2026 World Cup

British football pundit Geoff Shreeves has advised the Portuguese manager to exclude Cristiano Ronaldo from the starting XI for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing the need for squad fluidity and mobility during games. Shreeves' comments come after Ronaldo's performance in the 2025 victory via penalty shootout.

The debate over Ronaldo's influence on the team has sparked reactions from fans and experts, with some acknowledging his legendary status but questioning his current impact. Roberto Martinez's successful team performance without Ronaldo during the last World Cup in Qatar is also highlighted.