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History! Cristiano Ronaldo to play in the US for the first time in 12 years as USA and Portugal national teams go head-to-head

This will be a thrilling match.

Football news 17 nov 2025, 11:06

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History! Cristiano Ronaldo to play in the US for the first time in 12 years as USA and Portugal national teams go head-to-head

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The official announcement about the match is coming soon.

Details: According to reputable source The Athletic, the American Football Federation and the Portuguese Football Federation have reached an agreement for a friendly between the USA and Portugal national teams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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The match is reported to be scheduled for March 2026, with the exact date to be announced soon.

If this game goes ahead, Cristiano Ronaldo could play on American soil for the first time since 2014. Back then, Real Madrid faced Manchester United at Michigan Stadium in a match attended by 109,318 fans, where Manchester United claimed a 3-1 victory.

Currently, Ronaldo is serving a suspension after receiving a red card in the World Cup qualifier against Ireland.

Reminder: Sixth World Cup for Ronaldo. Portugal officially qualifies for the 2026 World Cup