58
Caps
3
Goals
12
Assists
7.1
Rating
65
Sentiment
2
Squad #
Fitness Status
Fully Fit
Fully fit
Scouting Report
Tactical Risklow
João Cancelo – Portugal Defender | 2026 World Cup Performance Analysis When the pressure mounts and the world's best attackers come calling, Portugal's Starting XI trusts João Cancelo to hold the line at the 2026 World Cup.
Selection Risklow
João Cancelo profiles as a stable tactical option because international experience points to a trusted squad role.
Sentimentneutral
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