Incredible! Benfica captain set to make history with national team | OneFootball

If she plays against Slovakia at the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos, Carole Costa will become the most capped player ever for the Women's National Team, surpassing her teammate Ana Borges. This could happen in the duel this Saturday, against Slovakia, counting for the second round of qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Carole is very happy to have the possibility of reaching this milestone - 188 caps.

"I share this number with Ana Borges, who is a renowned player. If I play, I will reach this milestone. I am very happy, but for me, the victories we have and the goal of being in the World Cup are much more important", she said at the pre-match press conference.

The 35-year-old athlete - who may renew her contract with Benfica - feels prepared for the next match. "Slovakia is a growing team, they will take the game to duels. We are already prepared for that. I think things will go very well for us. We have to assume that we are the favorite team. Our game against Finland went well, it was decided at the end, but we will try to carry that energy into tomorrow's game", she said.

With eyes set on the World Cup, Carole Costa states that all players will fight for qualification. "We have the goal of being in the World Cup, we want to finish the stage with six points. That's what we are working for. This stage has been going well", she expressed.

In the current 2025/26 sports season, wearing Benfica's jersey, Carole Costa played in 19 matches: Nine in the Portuguese Women's League, three in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, three in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In 1,513 minutes played, the Portuguese center-back has nine goals.

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