The Portugal national football team is in mourning. Assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho has lost his father, Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho, at the age of 69.

What happened?

The Portuguese Football Federation has expressed its deep sorrow over the passing of Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho. The team posted on social media: “We are with you. Strength, Ricardo Carvalho”, accompanied by two photos of the team paying their condolences.

How did the team react?

Before the press conference with João Félix to analyze the round of 16 match against Croatia, the team's assistant Francisco Trigo de Abro mentioned the passing of Carvalho's father. He said: “I would like to offer my condolences and those of João to Ricardo Carvalho, whose father passed away. He is still with us. We wanted to express our sadness, as he was a great colleague and a great friend”.

What comes next?

The Portugal national team continues to prepare for the match against Croatia in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Ricardo Carvalho will travel to Portugal to attend his father's funeral. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 |

The Portugal national team is looking to overcome the tragedy and focus on the match against Croatia. With a streak of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, the team is confident in their ability to advance in the competition. The team's next match will be against Wales on 2026-09-24.