Portugal’s head coach Roberto Martinez has announced a 23-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Armenia and Hungary next month.
An additional spot in the squad has been left open for striker Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in July in a road accident.
“This is our first training camp without Diogo Jota. We recognize the significance he held for us. We want to honor his memory daily,” Martinez stated.
“His spirit will remain in our hearts. We will play for Diogo, for his brother André, and for all the Portuguese people. Thus, we will have a 23+1 squad.”
Portugal, winners of the UEFA Nations League, will compete against Armenia, Hungary, and the Republic of Ireland in the qualifiers.
The Selecao will face Armenia on September 6 before heading to Budapest to play against Hungary three days later.
Full Portugal squad:
Goalkeepers – Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Rui Silva (Sporting CP), and José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Defenders – Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), João Cancelo (Al Hilal), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), António Silva (SL Benfica); Renato Veiga (Villarreal);
Midfielders – João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspurs), Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), João Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting CP), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City);
Forwards – João Felix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea FC), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr).
Published on Aug 30, 2025