Ronaldo injured but should be fit for world cup

As of March 4, 2026, Al-Nassr has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo sustained a hamstring tendon injury during their 3-1 win over Al-Fayha on Saturday, February 28. 

Despite the injury, his participation in the 2026 World Cup (starting June 11) is currently not considered to be in jeopardy. The 41-year-old forward was substituted in the 81st minute of the match after experiencing discomfort.

While initial assessments by coach Jorge Jesus suggested “muscle fatigue,” subsequent medical tests confirmed a hamstring issue.

Ronaldo is expected to be sidelined for approximately two to four weeks. This recovery window allows him nearly three months to regain full fitness before the tournament begins.

He has already begun a rehabilitation program and is being evaluated on a day-to-day basis. He was recently seen performing weight training in the team gym as part of his recovery. 

Ronaldo is aiming to become the first player to feature in six different World Cup tournaments this summer in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

By Anthony Solly