Portugal HubThe National Team is heading to the 2026 World Cup without Palhinha, António Silva, and Horta. Roberto Martínez has chosen 27 players to go to the World Championship.
Who's going to the World Cup?
Tomás Araújo, Samu Costa, and Gonçalo Guedes are going to the 2026 World Cup. António Silva, João Palhinha, and Ricardo Horta will watch the tournament from home.
Why these choices?
The list has no last-minute surprises, but there are important players without a ticket to America. The coach opted for Araújo's speed and technical skills over Silva's experience and aerial game.
What's next?
Portugal starts the World Cup on June 17 against Congo, before facing Uzbekistan on June 23. They will then face Colombia on June 27, closing out Group K.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Diogo Costa | Goalkeeper |
| José Sá | Goalkeeper |
| Rui Silva | Goalkeeper |
| Ricardo Velho | Goalkeeper |
Call-up list
The National Team's call-up list for the World Cup is as follows: Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho Defenders: João Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, Tomás Araújo, Nuno Mendes Midfielders: Samu Costa, Rúben Neves, Matheus Nunes, João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva Forwards: João Félix, Pedro Neto, Francisco Trincão, Francisco Conceição, Rafael Leão, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonçalo Ramos, Gonçalo Guedes
