Ronaldo brushes off fitness doubts five days before Congo DR opener

Ronaldo waiting in the World Cup opener

Five days out. Congo DR begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Portugal on June 17, and Cristiano Ronaldo has a message for anyone doubting his fitness: "Physically fine, haven't you watched the games? I'm fine. There's no surprise here." (1) (2)

The Portugal captain swatted away questions about his condition as the countdown to the opener in Group F continues.

The group stage picture

Congo DR's World Cup group also includes Uzbekistan and Colombia. The opener against Portugal is the headline fixture, a match that will set the tone for the campaign. Portugal enter as favorites, but this is a World Cup. Everything resets on June 17.