LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s friendlies against the United States and Mexico ahead of the World Cup in North America.
The 41-year-old Ronaldo hasn’t played since Feb. 28 when he limped off the field while playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
As expected, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez did not include the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in the squad he announced on Friday. Ronaldo hasn’t played in the U.S. since an August 2014 preseason friendly with Real Madrid against Manchester United in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Portugal plays Mexico in Mexico City on March 28 and the U.S. in Atlanta on April 1.
Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals in men's international soccer after scoring 143 times for Portugal.
The World Cup starts in June.
Portugal:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton), Rui Silva (Sporting Lisbon)
Defenders: Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), João Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting Lisbon), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), António Silva (Benfica), Tomás Araújo (Benfica)
Midfielders: Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal), Samú Costa (Mallorca), Mateus Fernandes (West Ham), João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Rodrigo Mora (Porto)
Forwards: Ricardo Horta (Braga), Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting Lisbon), João Félix (Al-Nassr), Francisco Trincão (Sporting Lisbon), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain)
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FILE - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Ireland and Portugal in Dublin, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2026--
Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) has awarded $1.2 million to 40 churches and nonprofit ministries across Texas and New Mexico who ground their practices in long-term relationships and on the assets and gifts already at work in the neighborhoods and communities they serve.
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Selected as part of TMF’s Spring 2026 grant cycle, these ministries serve different needs—from healthcare and mental health to food security, youth development, and education—but share a common approach. Along with delivering programs, they are fully present and committed to those they serve over the long term, coming alongside individuals and families through seasons of crisis and helping them flourish.
By investing in trusted local organizations already rooted in their communities, TMF's Grants Ministry strengthens ministries that restore dignity, deepen relationships, and help families and neighborhoods for generations to come.
Spring 2026 grantees we’re proud to support:TMF Partners in Ministry
"These organizations remind us that transformational ministry isn't measured just by the services provided, but by the relationships nurtured," said Wendolyn Abel, Vice President of Grants Ministry at TMF. "Each ministry reflects God's love through faithful presence. Our role is to invest in leaders who know their communities, are trusted by their neighbors, and are creating lasting change."
The churches and nonprofit ministries selected are transforming lives through faith, relationship, and community. These grantees include:
"Our grantmaking is about multiplying ministry," said Justin Gould, chief philanthropy officer at TMF. "Every grant is an investment in local leaders who are already transforming lives in their communities. Through the generosity of donors, TMF is able to strengthen ministries whose impact reaches far beyond a single program and creates lasting change for families and neighborhoods."
About Texas Methodist Foundation’s Grants Ministry
Texas Methodist Foundation’s Grants Ministry empowers innovative churches and nonprofits that provide evangelism with social impact and community programs and services that improve the conditions of those living in poverty across Texas and New Mexico. Our ministry is made possible by a cycle of generosity that begins with investors and donors, empowering a unity of faith and funds to meet the needs of the church and the communities it serves. In 2025, the ministry distributed over $1.8 million in grants to 99 churches and nonprofits, supporting individuals and families and strengthening local communities. To learn more, visit texasmethodistfoundation.org/grants.
About Texas Methodist Foundation
Texas Methodist Foundation is a ministry partner to the church, the body of Christ, helping bring about the loving world God imagines through cultures of purpose, generosity, and courage. Founded in 1938, Texas Methodist Foundation helps strengthen churches and nonprofit ministries through Impact Certificate and market-based investments, loans, gift planning, endowment services, and grants. Texas Methodist Foundation's leadership ministry, which began in 2002, is known nationally as a convener and conversation partner on the future of the church, courageous leadership, and innovation across the spiritual landscape. Texas Methodist Foundation serves organizations throughout Texas and New Mexico. Based in Austin, Texas, the organization is led by President & CEO Rev. Lisa Greenwood, who is also President & CEO of Wesleyan Impact Partners. To learn more, visit texasmethodistfoundation.org.
The A.R. Nelson Christian Outreach Center, a Ministry of Bethel AME Church, San Antonio, Texas, is one of 40 Texas Methodist Foundation recipients.
