Ex-Uruguay Star Snubs Portugal, Names 2026 World Cup Favourites: 'Cristiano Isn't...'

• Former Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera named Uruguay, Argentina, and Spain as his top three favourites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Muslera explicitly snubbed Brazil and Portugal, stating he believes Cristiano Ronaldo will not win the World Cup.
• He expressed his preference for Lionel Messi over Ronaldo, praising Messi's 2022 World Cup win.
• Ronaldo has confirmed his participation in upcoming FIFA World Cup events, aiming to break Messi's Golden Ball record.
• Messi is undecided about playing in the 2026 World Cup but plans to support Argentina if he sits out.

Why It Matters: Muslera picks Uruguay, Argentina, Spain as 2026 WC favourites, doubts Ronaldo, praises Messi.