Surprising Words Ahead of the Tournament. PSG Star Downplays Favorites Tag for Star-Studded Portugal

Pulse Sports Team 09:44 - 14 June 2026

Portuguese international Vitinha claims his team isn't a favorite to win the World Cup, despite boasting numerous talented players. The midfielder for two-time Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain is expected to be a key player for the Portuguese squad at the tournament.

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"We have a quality squad with many talented players who feature for major European clubs. However, we certainly aren't among the top contenders for the title. I'd say we're among the teams that can go far in the tournament.

Personally, I feel very good; the long and demanding season at PSG hasn't left its mark on me," AFP quoted Vitinha after Portugal's first training session in Palm Beach, USA.

Coach Roberto Martinez's squad will kick off their tournament campaign on Wednesday in Houston against the Democratic Republic of Congo.