Latest Portugal odds as Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement

Portugal vs Denmark (Saturday, November 14, 2026)

Life after Ronaldo begins on Saturday, November 14 for Portugal, as they host Denmark in the UEFA Nations League, and they are currently priced as heavy favourites to come away with a victory - despite their captain no longer playing any part.

Jorge Jesus' side have won all four of their Nations League matches so far this year, with an impressive double over Norway and a high-scoring win in Copenhagen as they conquered Scandinavia, and as Ronaldo didn't actually find the net during the September international break, Portugal's frontline is still deemed strong enough to claim the points.

The likes of Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos will be tasked with filling the boots of their country's leading goalscorer, but with just one defeat in 12 months, Portugal should still be far too strong for Denmark here - kicking off the new era in perfect fashion.

2027 Nations League

As the most successful nation in Nations League history, Portugal always approach this tournament with real determination, and while they aren't the bookies' favourite this time around, they do remain firmly in the group of frontrunners - with odds of 5/1 to lift the trophy for a third time.

The inaugural champions regained their title last time out with an impressive penalty-shootout victory over Spain (who then went on to complete the Euros & World Cup double), and after getting off to the perfect start this season, they seem well placed to challenge once again.

Ronaldo scored 15 goals in the Nations League during his illustrious international career, which currently has him second to Erling Haaland in the all-time goalscoring charts, but as the team has slowly transitioned away from its reliance on the captain in recent months, others have stepped up to the plate - so their chances of another Nations League success remain fairly promising.

Euro 2028

Many people thought the everlasting Cristiano Ronaldo would hold on to compete in one final major tournament for his country, but while his retirement has put an end to those dreams, it certainly hasn't put an end to Portugal's hopes of lifting the trophy again - with the 2016 champions priced at just 8/1 to win the 2028 edition.

That Euros will always have a special place in Ronaldo's legacy, with his first international trophy also happening to be Portugal's first-ever major honour, and despite the skipper actually being forced off through injury in the final, his antics on the touchline will forever be synonymous with that match.

With new faces leading the line (and potentially a new man donning the famous number seven shirt), Portugal will enter Euro 2028 as one of the frontrunners once again, with their array of talent making them a constant threat - even without international football's greatest-ever goalscorer leading the line.

2030 World Cup

Ronaldo's final goal for Portugal came in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup, with a penalty helping his country scrape past Croatia in Toronto, and as co-hosts for the 2030 tournament, Jorge Jesus' side will arrive with an excellent chance according to the bookies - with their odds of World Cup glory currently sitting at 6/1.

Of course, these are subject to change over the next three and a half years, but winning the World Cup was something Ronaldo never managed to do, so there would be a cruel irony if Portugal were to go all the way in 2030.

The 41-year-old will feel slightly disappointed that he won't be able to feature in Portugal's first-ever World Cup as co-hosts, but despite not entering the tournament as outright favourites, their odds are likely to stay relatively short all the way up to the tournament kick-off - with their chances of a first semi-final appearance since 2006 looking strong.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.