Vitinha has made history at the World Cup, setting a remarkable record during his team’s match against DR Congo. The 26-year-old Portugal defensive midfielder achieved this milestone according to statistics from provider Opta.
In the match against DR Congo, Vitinha completed 128 passes, with an impressive 121 successfully reaching their target. This achievement establishes him as the player with the highest number of successful passes in a full 90-minute World Cup match.
Despite his record-breaking performance, Portugal was unable to secure a victory, as the match concluded in a 1-1 draw. Looking ahead, Portugal’s next challenge will be against Uzbekistan on June 23.
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