Portugal's national team is among the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, according to Marcos Llorente. With a recent form of 3W-2D-0L, Portugal is unbeaten in the last 5 games.

What did Llorente say?

Marcos Llorente, Spanish defender, highlighted the strength of Portugal and France in the World Cup. He said he didn't watch many games, but these two teams are very strong.

Why is this important for Portugal?

Llorente's mention is important because it shows that Portugal is seen as one of the main teams in the World Cup. This can give confidence to the players and the coach.

What's next?

Portugal will play against Austria in the round of 16. The match will be played on July 5.

DateOpponentResult
2026-06-17Congo DR1-1

Portugal's next match will be against Wales, on September 24, 2026, at home.