# The age-old Cristiano Ronaldo question | 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Podcast: [On The Continent - A European Football Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-continent-a-european-football-podcast-6504430)
Published: 2026-06-18T15:48:24+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2649

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Another major tournament for Portugal, another debate on whether Cristiano Ronaldo should be starting for them. After his sub-par performance in Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo, Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun and Andy to once again question why Roberto Martínez is sticking with his 41-year-old captain up top. Elsewhere, France get the better of Senegal in a thrilling encounter. Could this be the Kylian Mbappé World Cup? And Norway are well underway, but not without Iraq making it tricky for them. Ask us a question on X , Instagram and TikTok , and email us here: otc@footballramble.com . For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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