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Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi Supporting Cristiano Ronaldo in FIFA World Cup 2026? Favorite Team Revealed

Monojit Das

Modified - Jun 19, 2026, 01:07 PM

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Cristiano Ronaldo

India's young prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made a big name for himself even though he is at the early stages of his cricket career. The left-handed batter had a sensational IPL 2026 season after which he was picked for India A and the senior team as well.

While he is focusing hard on his career, Suryavanshi also has an eye on the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Recently, the left-hander was asked about his favorite team in FIFA World Cup 2026 and he minced no words about his support for two of the iconic sides in football.

Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi Supporting Cristiano Ronaldo in FIFA World Cup 2026?

During an interview with RevSportz, Vaibhav Suryavanshi revealed that he is supporting Portugal and Brazil in this year's Football World Cup. When asked if he is following the matches, the youngster replied that he is finding it tough with the inappropriate timings.

“I’m supporting both Portugal and Brazil. The timing is such that we can’t follow every game. The schedule is like that," Suryavanshi said.

While the whole world is glued to the FIFA World Cup, Suryavanshi is no exception. Portugal seems to be Vaibhav Suryavanshi favorite football team because of the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, however, he didn't reveal his favorite football player. The youngster, who is touted to become one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world in coming years, is also briefly following football.

The timings of the FIFA World Cup 2026 are unsuitable for the viewers in India as the matches are in midnight or early morning. This has affected the viewership in India, which has the highest population in the world.

Where Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi Play Next?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently in Sri Lanka, playing in the A-team tri-series. The 15-year-old batter was expected to notch up big scores in the series but it hasn't happened so far. He has got starts but failed to convert them into big ones.

Suryavanshi's next match is on June 21 in Dambulla, where he will play the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A. Recently, he was involved in a controversy with after the match against Sri Lanka A that harmed his reputation.

After this series, Suryavanshi will travel to Ireland for his debut international series. He will be vying for the opening slot alongside the likes of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, two of the best T20 batsmen going around.