India, June 28 -- Portugal's road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 title became all the more tricky on Sunday after the side failed to top their group. Portugal played out a goalless draw against Colombia, and once again, the focus fell on Cristiano Ronaldo. The talisman failed to get on the scoring sheet, despite registering a brace in the previous match against Uzbekistan. Heading into the game against Colombia, one wondered whether Ronaldo would start on the bench, as both Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland didn't start in their respective final group-stage fixtures.

However, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez brushed aside the question of not resting Ronaldo, labelling the comparisons with other teams as "childish." He added that Ronaldo, 41, re...