The beginning of the dream

Portugal, England, and Croatia are three of Europe's football giants harboring dreams of winning the 2026 World Cup. In the early hours of June 18th, they began their journey to conquer the pinnacle of glory with a determination to win.

Although no longer at his peak performance, Ronaldo will still receive a lot of attention at the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Getty

"Now or never" is the phrase that alludes to Ronaldo. Despite a vast collection of individual and team titles, Ronaldo has yet to win the World Cup with Portugal. At 41, possibly his last appearance at the biggest football tournament on the planet, if Ronaldo doesn't win in the USA, he will never have achieved his dream.

In Portugal's opening match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Group K, Ronaldo will be the center of attention. Few players in football history have participated in six consecutive World Cups. Ronaldo can still play, but the question is whether he can score?

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At the 2026 World Cup, CR7 will be supported by teammates who are in top form. Bruno Fernandes is the best in the Premier League, Bernardo Silva is the heart of Man City and has just moved to Real Madrid, Joan Neves and Vitinha helped PSG win the Champions League for the second consecutive season… The challenge for the "European Selecao" is to find a way to transform this squad balance into a competitive strength.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most inspiring teams at the 2026 World Cup. After their only appearance in 1974, the African team waited over 50 years to continue their historic journey. Under the leadership of coach Sebastien Desabre, the African team stands out for their fighting spirit and cohesion, and could very well become a formidable opponent in the race to qualify for the next round.

In Group L, England's clash with Croatia is a "group final." The English pride themselves on having the most exciting Premier League on the planet. However, since their 4-2 victory over West Germany in the 1966 final on home soil, England haven't won the title again. Therefore, the 2026 World Cup is where coach Thomas Tuchel and his team place their highest ambitions. Facing Croatia in their opening match is a strong enough test for their championship aspirations.

The English surely haven't forgotten the 2018 World Cup semi-final, when Mario Mandzukic scored in the 109th minute to help Croatia defeat England and reach the final for the first time in history. This encounter in Arlington is therefore not only the opening match of Group L, but also a reunion that evokes memories of the 2018 World Cup.

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