Portuguese fans were in high spirits following the 2026 World Cup match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly celebrating the emergence of young talent João Neves. The 21-year-old midfielder made history by scoring his debut goal on football’s biggest stage, marking a significant milestone for Portuguese football.
Details: According to Stats Foot, Neves now ranks among the top three youngest goal scorers for Portugal in World Cup history, achieving this feat at just 21 years and 8 months old. This remarkable accomplishment places him behind Gonçalo Ramos, who scored at 21 years and 5 months, and legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who netted his first World Cup goal at 21 years and 4 months.
As of the 25th minute, the score stands at 1-0 in favor of Portugal.