João Neves

All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 4

All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 1

FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 4

FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 1

International appearances: 26

International goals: 4

International debut: 16 October 2023 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, UEFA Euro qualifying 2024

Club: Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)

*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026

There are three Paris Saint-Germain players, who have dominated European football with back-to-back UEFA Champions League triumphs ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, in this Portugal squad and, alongside Vitinha, Joao Neves has been essential in controlling the tempo of pretty much every major game that they have played during that time. Immediately viewed as a star when he came through at Benfica, Neves has continued to emerge as one of the very best players in world football and, alongside Vitinha once again, as well as the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva, Neves is the integral part of one of, if not the, best midfields set to feature in North America this summer.