Portugal faced DR Congo on Wednesday (1-1) in their first group stage match of the 2026 World Cup. João Neves, the 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder, was named man of the match.
Both at club and international level, João Neves has established himself as a key player for his team. It was a successful first World Cup match for the Parisian, even if victory wasn’t the outcome. A better result was certainly expected from the Portuguese. A win will therefore be crucial in the next match to truly get into the competition and build positive momentum.
