Portugal National Team: João Cotrim de Figueiredo Demands More

The Portugal national team has an obligation to play more, says João Cotrim de Figueiredo. With the current squad, Portugal must improve its performance in the 2026 World Cup.

What happened?

João Cotrim de Figueiredo, a member of the European Parliament for the Liberal Initiative, made an assessment of Portugal's performance in the 2026 World Cup. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the football played by the national team.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The Portugal national team has a strong squad and must play more, says João Cotrim de Figueiredo. He believes that the team has the capacity to suffer, but needs to improve its performance.

What comes next?

The Portugal national team will play against Wales at home on 2026-09-24. The team must improve its performance to have chances of advancing in the 2026 World Cup.