The Portugal national team can count on João Cancelo to win the 2026 World Cup. The defender revealed that he will leave the national team if Portugal becomes champion.

What did João Cancelo say?

João Cancelo said that winning a World Cup is the dream of any player and that he would prefer to win a World Cup than a Champions League.

Why is it important for Portugal?

The Portugal national team needs players like João Cancelo to achieve the 2026 World Cup title. The team is already in the qualification phase and needs a win against Ireland.

What's next?

The Portugal national team will face Ireland on Thursday and needs a win to get closer to the title. João Cancelo hopes that the team will show its strength and conquer the three points.

DateOpponentResult
ThursdayIreland-