Portugal national team will wear number 7 jerseys to honor Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portuguese national team will wear number 7 jerseys during their match against Denmark on Saturday, November 14, 2026, to honor Cristiano Ronaldo. The tribute follows the official announcement of Ronaldo's retirement from the national team on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 19:45 at the Estádio Municipal de Braga as part of the fifth round of Group A4 of the Nations League.

Tribute details and match logistics

A specific tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo will occur during the 7th minute of the match at the Estádio Municipal de Braga. The decision to honor the former captain was finalized during a meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2026. This meeting included FPF President Pedro Proença, coach Jorge Jesus, and team captains Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias, and Bruno Fernandes.

In addition to the jersey tribute, the FPF has left the former room used by Cristiano Ronaldo at the Cidade do Futebol empty as a sign of respect. Following the retirement announcement, Cristiano Ronaldo stated via social media that he is leaving the national team with his head held high, having departed with "head" and "heart."

Ronaldo retirement and previous team conflicts

The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo from the national team follows a period of tension regarding his role within the squad. A conflict occurred on September 30, 2025, involving coach Jorge Jesus and the use of Ronaldo as a substitute during matches against Norway and Denmark. This specific incident and the subsequent departure of the player from the team were reported by media reports.

During that period of conflict, the FPF Disciplinary Council issued a 30-day suspension to Cristiano Ronaldo. media reports also reported that the council imposed a 255 euro fine on the player. Pedro Proença described the player as the "eternal captain" and stated that he deserves this tribute.

Upcoming Nations League schedule

The match against Denmark serves as a key fixture in the fifth round of Group A4 of the Nations League. Following the tribute match in Braga, the Portuguese national team is scheduled to play Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The team's efforts in the Nations League continue as they move through the tournament group stages.

Glossary

• Estádio Municipal de Braga — The Estádio Municipal de Braga is a stadium inaugurated in 2003. It has a capacity of 30,286 seats and serves as the home ground for Sporting Clube de Braga's football matches.
• Nations League — The Nations League is a new competition created by UEFA. It is a tournament involving various groups and stages, such as the Final Four.
• FPF — The FPF is an organization that includes a President and a Disciplinary Council. It oversees matters related to the national team and its players.