Rafael Leão trains at Corinthians' CT and stays in shape after 2026 World Cup
Portugal forward Rafael Leão visited Corinthians' CT Joaquim Grava during his vacation in Brazil. The visit, shared on social media, helped him maintain his fitness after the 2026 World Cup, where Portugal was eliminated in the round of 16 by Spain (0-1, on 2026-07-06).
What happened during the visit?
Leão, who is returning to Milan for the upcoming season, trained at Corinthians' CT and spoke with coach Fernando Diniz. The club clarified that the visit was only for fitness, with no transfer talks. The forward received a jersey with the number 10 and praised the club's facilities.
Why does this matter for Portugal?
Despite the loss to Spain, Leão was one of Portugal's standout players in the 2026 World Cup, scoring a goal and providing an assist. His visit to Corinthians reinforces his connection to Brazilian football, a country where he has expressed interest in playing in the future.
What's next for the Portuguese national team?
Portugal will host Wales in their next match on 2026-09-24. The team is coming off two consecutive losses (0-1 to Spain and 1-2 to France) and aims to improve their recent form (2W-1D-2L in their last five games).
