Has Diogo Meireles played in a World Cup before?

Portugal has appeared in 8 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Diogo Meireles's full international history.

What position does Diogo Meireles play?

Diogo Meireles plays as a goalkeeper for Portugal at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Portugal in at the 2026 World Cup?

Portugal are in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo.

When does Portugal play at the World Cup?

Portugal's first match is on 2026-06-17 against DR Congo at NRG Stadium, Houston.

How old is Diogo Meireles?

Diogo Meireles is 26 years old.

Diogo Meireles – Portugal | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Diogo Meireles

Diogo Meireles da Costa

Date of BirthSeptember 19, 1999 (age 26)

Place of BirthSanto Tirso, Portugal

Height / Weight186 / 82

PositionGoalkeeper

Current ClubFC Porto

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	1	0	0
World Cup	2	0	0
Friendlies Clubs	32	0	0
UEFA Europa League	12	0	0
Taça de Portugal	4	0	0
Primeira Liga	33	0	0
Euro Championship	5	0	0
UEFA Nations League	8	0	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	6	0	0
All Competitions	103	0	0

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World Cup 2026

Group K →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Colombia	2	2	0	0	3	6
2	Portugal	2	1	1	0	5	4
3	DR Congo	2	0	1	1	-1	1
4	Uzbekistan	2	0	0	2	-7	0

2026-06-17Portugal vs DR CongoNRG Stadium, Houston→2026-06-23Portugal vs UzbekistanNRG Stadium, Houston→2026-06-27Colombia vs PortugalHard Rock Stadium, Miami→

2026 tournament outlook

Diogo Meireles will represent Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal have been drawn in Group K alongside Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-17 against DR Congo at NRG Stadium, Houston. As a goalkeeper, Meireles will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Portugal's best World Cup finish is 3rd place (1966). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Portugal at the 2026 World Cup

Diogo Meireles is part of the Portugal squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Roberto Martínez, alongside João Carvalho, João Cancelo, Bruno Fernandes, and Carlos Forbs among the key players.

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