Portugal's No. 7 jersey will feature a new look beginning with Saturday's Nations League match against Denmark as a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following his retirement from international duty.
The redesigned number will include a small cross to separate future wearers of the shirt from the version Ronaldo made iconic during his illustrious career with the national team.
Tempo de estrear um novo 7. Porque há um que será eterno ∞🐐 https://t.co/UCozRU3t89
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) November 14, 2026
FIFA rules prevent Portugal from permanently retiring the No. 7 jersey, so the federation elected to change the design instead. The original lettering will be reserved for Ronaldo's legacy.
"This is yet another way to immortalize the meaning of such a special number and honor the legacy it represents," the Portuguese Football Federation said in a statement, as translated by ESPN's Shubi Arun.
Ronaldo donned the No. 7 for Portugal for the majority of his national-team career that began in 2003. The national icon produced 146 goals in 234 appearances before announcing his international retirement earlier in November.
Rafael Leao wore the No. 7 in Portugal's previous meeting with Denmark after Ronaldo left the national camp, though the federation is yet to announce a permanent successor.
