India, June 13 -- What happens when two of the world's biggest sporting passions-football and cricket-cross paths? With the FIFA World Cup 2026 already capturing global attention, another intriguing storyline has emerged off the pitch. Portugal are set to begin their Group K campaign against DR Congo on June 17 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, with fans eagerly waiting to watch Cristiano Ronaldo lead his side on the world stage once again.

But Ronaldo may not be the only global sporting icon drawing attention at the venue. According to reports, Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma are expected to be in attendance for the match, backing Portugal from the stands and adding an extra layer of star power to one of...