The Portuguese Prime Minister expresses confidence that the national team will win the World Cup.

Barcelona defender and Portugal national team member Joao Cancelo has expressed deep confidence in his country's strong chances ahead of the upcoming World Cup. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

As a 31-year-old experienced player, he emphasized that the number of top-tier players in the squad and their level are sufficient to compete for the championship. According to Cancelo, the Portugal national team deserves a place among the strongest nations, forming not just as a group of stars but as a team with strong depth at every position.

Head coach Roberto Martinez is successfully continuing the process of rebuilding the team and nurturing new young talent. This is further boosting confidence in the Portuguese national team on the international stage.

In the group stage, the Portuguese will face serious matches against the Uzbekistan and Colombia national teams. The third opponent will be determined after the conclusion of the playoff stage.

The draw results presented the team with its first two major challenges, prompting players to begin their preparation process seriously. The upcoming World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 9, 2026, across the territories of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

As the tournament approaches, the Portugal national team is already considered among the strongest teams capable of reaching the later stages of the competition. There is confidence that the results achieved by players and coaches to date, along with team cohesion, will lead to high-level success in the future.

Source: One.uz