Has Mário Silva played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Mário Silva play?

Mário Silva 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.

Mário Silva – Portugal | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Mário Silva

Mário Ricardo Silva Velho

Date of BirthAugust 20, 1998 (age 27)

Place of BirthVila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal

Height / Weight188 / 88

PositionGoalkeeper

Current ClubGençlerbirliği S.K.

Career

Appearances

Career

Goals

2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	1	0	0
Süper Lig	23	0	0
Türkiye Kupası	1	0	0
Segunda Liga	3	0	0
Primeira Liga	28	0	0
Taça de Portugal	2	0	0
All Competitions	58	0	0

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Portugal's group: Group K →

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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

Mário Silva 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, Silva 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

Mário Silva 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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