Portugal Praised: 'Has 26 Elite Players'

The Portugal national team is considered one of the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup. Néstor Lorenzo, the coach of Colombia, praises the Portuguese team, stating that they have 26 elite players.

Who is Néstor Lorenzo?

Néstor Lorenzo is an Argentine coach who currently manages the Colombian national team.

What did he say about Portugal?

He stated that the Portugal national team has 26 elite players and that it is a great team with a great coach.

What is Portugal's next match?

Portugal's next match will be against Colombia on Saturday at 19:30 local time (00:30 Sunday in Lisbon).

The Portugal national team comes into this phase after drawing with the Democratic Republic of Congo (1-1) in the opening match and thrashing Uzbekistan (5-0) in the second round.

What's at stake?

The Portuguese team needs just one point to confirm first place in Group K.

Colombia, already qualified, leads Group K with six points, followed by Portugal in second place with four, the Democratic Republic of Congo in third with one, and Uzbekistan last with no points.

What is Portugal's current form?

The Portugal national team is in good form, with three wins and two draws in the last five games, and is unbeaten in the last five.