Portugal · WC2026 SQUAD · Group KNuno Mendes
Paris Saint GermainABOUT NUNO MENDES
Auto-generated from squad dataWorld Cup pedigree
Nuno Mendes arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 4 appearances on record from the WC2026 qualifying campaign for Portugal, contributing 0 goals and 1 assist across roughly 82 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live WC2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for Portugal
As a defender for Portugal, Mendes anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at Paris Saint Germain is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.
WC2026 outlook
Portugal enter Group K, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Mendes's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Best WC2026 odds for Portugal
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Nuno Mendes's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Mendes features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
Performance Metrics