João Pinheiro referees FC Porto v FC Arouca at the Estádio do Dragão

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·18 August 2026

João Pinheiro referees FC Porto v FC Arouca at the Estádio do Dragão

João Pinheiro was the referee chosen by the Arbitration Council of the Portuguese Football Federation to officiate the match between FC Porto and FC Arouca, scheduled for Sunday at 8:30 pm at the Estádio do Dragão. The match, broadcast on Sport TV, is part of the third round of the championship.

The referee from the Braga Football Association will have Luciano Maia and Hugo Marques as assistants, while João Afonso will serve as fourth official. Manuel Mota will be in charge of VAR, with João Bessa Silva as assistant.