The Portuguese national team trained without Matheus Nunes and João Félix on Thursday. Matheus Nunes was sidelined due to an illness, while João Félix only did recovery work in the gym.

What happened?

The training session took place on the main pitch of the Cidade do Futebol, in Oeiras, and was attended by 21 players.

Why is it important for Portugal?

The absence of Matheus Nunes and João Félix may affect the team's preparation for the World Cup 2026.

What's next?

Portugal will face Chile on Saturday, in a warm-up game for the tournament. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | June 17 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Houston | | June 23 | Uzbekistan | Houston | | June 27 | Colombia | Miami | The national team has another warm-up game scheduled for June 10, against Nigeria, in Leiria.