June hasn’t arrived yet, but it already promises plenty of excitement. On the one hand, the popularfestivals promise to fill Lisbon’s neighborhoods with joy . On the other hand, the 2026 World Cup will leave no one indifferent. And while we wait for the soccer competition to kick off, it’s time to take a look at the roster.
In the list released by the national team coach, Spaniard Roberto Martínez, there are a few surprises, such as the inclusion of Samu Costa (from Mallorca) and the exclusion of some big names, such as João Palhinha, Ricardo Horta, António Silva, Rodrigo Mora, and Pedro Gonçalves.
Portugal’s squad
According to information posted on the national team’sofficial Instagram page, these are the players who will represent the “Quinas” at the 2026 World Cup, taking place from June 11 to July 19, in a joint effort organized by Mexico, the United States of America (USA), and Canada:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto); José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers); Rui Silva (Sporting); Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi Ankara).
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahçe); João Cancelo (Barcelona); Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain); Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting); Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Rúben Dias (Manchester City); Tomás Araújo (SL Benfica).
Midfielders: Samu Costa (Mallorca); Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal); Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United); Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain); João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain); Bernardo Silva (Manchester City); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City)
Forwards: João Félix (Al Nassr); Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP); Francisco Conceição (Juventus); Pedro Neto (Chelsea); Rafael Leão (AC Milan); Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad); Gonçalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
The ever-present Diogo Jota
As a tribute to Diogo Jota, the national team’s roster is presented as “27+1,” a way to remember the talented Portuguese player, who lost his life in July 2025 in a car accident.
Portugal’s schedule
Portugal is in Group K and will play the group stage in the U.S., with two matches in Houston and one in Miami. The first match is scheduled for June 17, at 6 p.m. Lisbon time, against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Next up is the match against debutant Uzbekistan on June 23 at 6:00 p.m. Lisbon time, and finally the game against Colombia on June 27 (12:30 a.m. on June 28, Lisbon time).
Where to watch the World Cup in Lisbon?
The Lisbon City Council and the Portuguese Football Federation are setting up the “Lisboa Football Arena” in the heart of the capital. For 39 days, the square will serve as the main fan zone for the 2026 World Cup. The venue will broadcast the tournament’s matches on a giant high-definition screen, ensuring full coverage of all the National Team’s games.
In addition to live soccer, the arena features areas dedicated to dining, socializing, andmusical and cultural entertainment. The initiative provides an outdoor gathering spot along the Tagus River, ideal for watching the international competition in an authentic urban festival atmosphere.
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