World Cup 2026: Roberto Martínez picks Sporting trio, but ignores... | OneFootball

Roberto Martínez announced this Tuesday, at the City of Football in Oeiras, Portugal’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. Rui Silva, Gonçalo Inácio and Francisco Trincão were the Sporting players selected by the coach.

In a squad list marked by Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to the options, after missing the previous one due to physical problems, Pedro Gonçalves ultimately ended up being left out of the Spanish coach’s list, but that was not the only surprise: four goalkeepers were called up.

As for players who have passed through Alvalade, several are on Roberto Martínez’s list, but there is one notable absence: João Palhinha will not go to the World Cup. Also worth highlighting are Renato Veiga, Matheus Nunes, Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leão.

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