A few days before Portugal's debut in the 2026 World Cup, an image off the pitch ended up capturing some of the attention around the Portuguese team. Cristiano Ronaldo appeared with several teammates enjoying a day in Palm Beach, Florida, and his physical condition once again became a topic of conversation within the team.

Among those who referred to the Portuguese captain was Vitinha, a teammate, who highlighted the level of physical condition that the forward maintains at 41 years old, at a stage in which he is also preparing to compete in a new World Cup.

Ronaldo was seen spending time with members of the squad as Portugal finalizes details before the start of the tournament. The images of the attacker generated comments due to his physical appearance, something about which Vitinha was later consulted.

"I can promise you, guarantee you, that it is not Photoshop; it is like that. It is incredible that I am like this at 41 years old. I am 26 and I am not like that," said the Portuguese midfielder.

The player added that Ronaldo's state of form responds to the level of commitment he maintains with his personal preparation. “It is further proof of his great dedication and how important it is for him to be in good physical shape,” he said.

Portugal accelerates its preparation for the World Cup

The Portuguese team faces the last days before its World Cup debut while completing work sessions in the United States. In this context, Ronaldo was also consulted about his physical condition and the work done during preparation.

"Physically? I'm fine; haven't you seen my games?" the forward responded to journalists.

The attacker acknowledged that the process leading up to the tournament has demanded a high workload for the group. “It has gone well, although it has been exhausting because we have worked hard,” he commented.

Ronaldo explained that the real test will come when the official competition begins.

“We have taken the initiative in the games, but what really matters is when the ball starts rolling on the 17th, in the first match, and when the pressure really starts to increase: that's when we will see the true champions.”

Portugal will begin its World Cup journey this Wednesday against the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Houston. They will then face Uzbekistan on June 23 and close the group stage against Colombia on June 28.