Portugal penalty taker

Cristiano Ronaldo is our current Portugal penalty taker call, with Bruno Fernandes next in line if the order changes.

UEFA reported Ronaldo took Portugal's penalty against Republic of Ireland, even though Kelleher saved it. That keeps him as Portugal's primary taker in the current cycle, with Bruno Fernandes the clearest next option if Ronaldo is rested, substituted or absent.

If you searched for Portugal penalty taker, the hierarchy at the top is the quickest answer we are willing to publish right now. The evidence trail underneath shows why that order makes the cut.

For World Cup 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo is the current first-choice call for Portugal, with Bruno Fernandes the closest backup if the tournament order shifts.

A fresh in-match penalty can move this page quickly, especially if it contradicts the current lead or happens with the full-strength tournament pool on the pitch.

For the more conditional boards, one more clean senior penalty is often enough to sharpen the backup line or flip the order outright.

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