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Portugal Loses Neto and Gonçalves for World Cup Qualifiers

11/11/2025

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Pedro Neto (Chelsea winger) and Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting forward) withdrew from Portugal's squad for World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Armenia.
Pedro Neto sustained a groin injury during Chelsea's 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Gonçalves has a muscle injury.
The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed no replacements will be called up, leaving Roberto Martínez with 24 players and Portugal needing one point for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Pedro Neto (Chelsea winger) and Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting forward) withdrew from Portugal's squad for World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Armenia.
Pedro Neto sustained a groin injury during Chelsea's 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Gonçalves has a muscle injury.
The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed no replacements will be called up, leaving Roberto Martínez with 24 players and Portugal needing one point for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.