Vitinha leads Portugal at World Cup 2026: 216 of 226 passes | OneFootball

Vitinha has been one of Portugal’s standout performers at the start of the 2026 World Cup, posting top-level passing numbers in the first two matchdays of the group stage.

In the match against DR Congo, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Matchday 1, the midfielder completed 121 of his 128 attempted passes, a performance that made him one of the most notable players in the game. In the second match, against Uzbekistan, he once again showed huge quality in ball circulation, completing 95 of his 98 passes.

Overall, Vitinha completed 216 passes out of 226 attempts in the first two matches of the tournament, missing only 10. These numbers confirm the importance of the Portugal international in attacking build-up play and in managing the tempo of Roberto Martínez’s team.

His display against DR Congo stood out even more because it came in a demanding match in which Portugal could not do better than a draw. Against Uzbekistan, the midfielder maintained his technical consistency and was once again among the safest players on the ball.

Heading into the third matchday, Vitinha appears as one of the most influential members of the national team in possession and in the organization of play, backing up with highly consistent numbers the central role he plays in Portugal’s midfield.

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