The Portugal national team is preparing for its World Cup debut. Attacker Pedro Neto has ended his goal drought and is now a key figure in the team's expectations for the tournament.

What happened?

The attacker was one of the standout players in Portugal's win over Nigeria in a friendly match held in Leiria on Wednesday (10). The goal was especially important for the Chelsea player, who had not scored in almost four months.

Why is this important for Portugal?

Can Pedro Neto turn things around in the World Cup? The Portuguese player found other ways to contribute to the team, providing six assists during his goal drought and maintaining his importance ahead of the World Cup call-up.

Numbers that highlight Pedro Neto's importance

The season's numbers help explain the expectations surrounding the attacker. Combining his performances for Chelsea and the Portuguese national team, the player was directly involved in 22 goals in 60 official matches in 2025/26. He scored 11 goals and provided 11 assists.

What's next?

Portugal makes its World Cup debut next Wednesday, June 17, against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The team will then face Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group J.