The Portuguese national team has suffered a setback in their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Matheus Nunes and João Félix did not participate in today's training session due to injuries.

What happened?

Matheus Nunes was ruled out of training due to an illness, while João Félix only did recovery work in the gym.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The injury to Matheus Nunes and the recovery of João Félix could affect the team's preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

What's next?

The Portuguese national team will face Chile on Saturday in a friendly match that will serve as a test for the tournament. The team is expected to receive reinforcements with the arrival of Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, and Gonçalo Ramos, who won the European championship with Paris Saint-Germain.

DateOpponentLocation
June 11Start of the 2026 World CupUnited States, Canada, and Mexico
June 17Democratic Republic of the CongoHouston
June 23UzbekistanHouston
June 27ColombiaMiami

The Portuguese national team is expected to be complete on Saturday, when they will receive important reinforcements for the 2026 World Cup