Portugal's match against DR Congo at Houston's NRG Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But before Cristiano Ronaldo takes the pitch, his fiancee Georgina Rodriguez made sure the family had something to celebrate first. Over the weekend, Rodriguez posted a heartfelt birthday tribute for her twins, Eva and Mateo, who turned nine. Ronaldo was away with the national squad, but that didn't stop the party from happening.
What did Georgina Rodriguez post for the twins' birthday?
Rodriguez took to Instagram to share a gallery of photos and videos from a carnival-themed birthday party she organised for Eva and Mateo. "Celebrating the birthday of the loves of my life," she wrote in her caption, alongside clips that gave followers a proper look at the celebration.
The post drew a flood of warm responses from fans. "Happy birthday to Princess Eva and little star Mateo," one follower commented, with pink and blue hearts and a cake emoji. "A beautiful birthday and many more," said another. "Happy birthday to the most beautiful twin," a third chimed in.
Rodriguez also had some career news to celebrate last weekend. She posted a separate set of photos and videos from her global campaign with Italian fashion label Calzedonia, proudly calling herself a "Calzedonia girl." The images showed her modelling the line across various locations around the world, underlining her growing profile as a fashion figure in her own right.
What records is Cristiano Ronaldo chasing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
This is Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth World Cup, a record for men's football. No player in the history of the tournament has appeared at as many. At 41, the Al Nassr forward is almost certainly making his final appearance on football's biggest stage, and the weight of that is not lost on anyone watching.
The records he carries into this tournament are staggering. Ronaldo is the only player in football history to have scored 100 or more competitive goals for four different clubs: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al Nassr. He was also the inaugural winner of the FIFA Puskas Award in 2009 for his long-range strike against Porto while at United. And he remains the only player ever to finish as top scorer in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A.
The one thing missing from his trophy cabinet is a World Cup winner's medal. Portugal have never lifted the trophy, and with Ronaldo in the twilight of his career, this may be the country's last realistic chance with him leading the line. The DR Congo match is just the beginning, but for Ronaldo, every game from here is one he cannot afford to waste.
Also visit: FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule and FIFA Points Table 2026
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