Martim Fernandes and João Afonso called up for Portugal under-21s

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·18 September 2026

Martim Fernandes and João Afonso called up for Portugal under-21s

Martim Fernandes and João Afonso have been called up to Portugal’s under-21 squad, which still has three more qualifying matches ahead for the 2027 European Championship.

With 19 points from the first seven matchdays, Portugal sit top of Group B. During the next international break, the team will face Bulgaria in Pazardzhik (25 September, 4:30pm), Gibraltar in Ponta Delgada (30 September, 8:00pm), and Czechia in Leiria (6 October, 5:30pm).

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This season, Martim Fernandes has made six appearances for FC Porto: four in the Liga Portugal, one in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup, and one in the Champions League. João Afonso, who recently arrived at the Dragão, started all six matches played by FC Porto B in the Segunda Liga.

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