# Is Portugal Better Without Ronaldo At The 2026 World Cup?

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Podcast: [The Rondo by GOAL](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rondo-by-goal-7034317)
Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The World Cup is getting closer and this week the squad came with some REAL hot takes 👀From the idea that Cristiano Ronaldo potentially makes Portugal worse, to whether the World Cup is actually BETTER being hosted in the United States, we each brought a take to the table and challenged the others to prove us wrong 🌎Special shoutout to Carl’s Jr. for sponsoring today’s video! Leave your take in the comments, does Ronaldo actually make Portugal worse? Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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