João Cavaco – Portugal | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
João Cavaco
João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo
Date of BirthMay 27, 1994 (age 32)
Place of BirthBarreiro, Portugal
Height / Weight182 / 74
PositionDefender
Current ClubAl-Hilal Saudi FC
82
Career
Appearances
7
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| King's Cup | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Pro League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| La Liga | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Euro Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| All Competitions | 82 | 7 | 14 |
21
Int'l
Caps
2
Int'l
Goals
Portugal International
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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 tournament outlook
João Cavaco 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 defender, Cavaco 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
João Cavaco 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.
View full Portugal team profile →Related players
Portugal Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| João Carvalho | Goalkeeper |
| João Cancelo | Defender |
| Bruno Fernandes | Midfielder |
| Carlos Forbs | Attacker |
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