Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, quelling rumors about the 41-year-old's potential retirement from international football.

After Portugal's World Cup round-of-16 defeat by eventual winners Spain in July, Ronaldo had remained non-committal about his future with the national team. However, he is now part of a 25-man group for Portugal's upcoming Nations League matches scheduled between 24 September and 4 October.

Jorge Jesus, who previously managed Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, replaces Roberto Martinez, who stepped down following Portugal's World Cup exit. The pair had previously led Al-Nassr to their first Saudi Pro League title in seven years.

Despite announcing that this summer's World Cup would be his last, Ronaldo expressed uncertainty about his international career, stating, "I will meet the family and take decisions with a calm head," which fueled speculation about a possible retirement similar to that of his rival Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo is set to turn 42 before next summer's Nations League finals and will be 43 by Euro 2028. The record for the oldest player in Euro history is held by Ronaldo's former teammate Pepe, who was 41 and 130 days old during his last game at Euro 2024.

In addition to Ronaldo, the squad features Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United, Ruben Dias from Manchester City, and Pedro Neto from Chelsea.

Portugal will host Wales on 24 September at 19:45 BST before facing Norway away three days later. They will then play in Denmark on 1 October and return home to host Norway on 4 October.