EURO 2024 QUALIFIERS: RONALDO NAMED IN PORTUGAL SQUAD FOR FIRST MATCHES SINCE FIFA WORLD CUP

Cristiano Ronaldo was named to the lineup in Portugal’s first match following the World Cup’s elimination, and the roster for the 2024 European Championship qualifiers was also confirmed.

On March 24, Portugal will play Liechtenstein; three days later, it will play Luxembourg. The two contests will mark Roberto Martinez’s first international competitions in command of the team since he took over following his resignation as head coach of Belgium following the World Cup.

Ronaldo will be back in action for his country during the qualifications after an unceremonious withdrawal from what may have been his final FIFA World Cup. In Portugal’s final two matches in Qatar, against Switzerland and Portugal, the 38-year-old began from the bench.

Full squad:

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Patricio

Defenders: Antonio Silva, Danilo Pereira, Diogo Liete, Goncalo Inacio, Joao Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro, Ruben Dias

Midfielder: Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Joao Mario, Matheus Nunes, Otavio, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao