The Portugal national team is set to face Ireland and Armenia in World Cup 2026 qualifiers. João Cancelo, a player for the national team, sent a message to Portuguese football: 'Play on the field'.

What did João Cancelo say?

João Cancelo spoke about the importance of playing on the field and the quality of the Saudi league. 'That's a complicated question. In relation to the goals scored, it's a good sign, that the quality is increasing in Arabia', he said.

What is the team's objective?

The Portugal national team's objective is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. João Cancelo is motivated to help the team achieve this goal.

What's next?

The Portugal national team will face Ireland on Thursday and Armenia on Sunday. João Cancelo is confident that the team can win these games and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

DateOpponentTime
ThursdayIreland19:45
SundayArmenia14:00