The Portuguese national football team thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday and occupies second place in Group K of the 2026 World Cup. Tomás Araújo, Benfica's central defender, returned to training after missing all sessions due to injury following Portugal's debut in the 2026 World Cup.

What happened?

Central defender Tomás Araújo returned to full training with the Portuguese national team on Wednesday in Palm Beach, United States.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The reintroduction of Tomás Araújo is a significant boost for the Portuguese national team, which is seeking to advance in the 2026 World Cup.

What's next?

The Portuguese national team will train again on Thursday in Palm Beach at 11:00 local time, with 15 minutes open to the media. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | June 17 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | | | | Uzbekistan | Houston | | | Colombia | Miami