Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
João Neves played 5 matches for Portugal: 4 as a starter and 1 off the bench. His only goal came in the group stage (Group K) against DR Congo. He was named player of the match once.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group K | vs DR Congo 1-1 | Started, played the full match · 1 goal · ★ MVP |
| Group K | vs Uzbekistan 5-0 | Started, off on 76′ |
| Group K | vs Colombia 0-0 | Came on in the 46′ |
| Round of 32 | vs Croatia 2-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 16 | vs Spain 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
João Pedro Gonçalves Neves (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuˈɐ̃w̃ˈnɛvɨʃ]; born 27 September 2004) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team. Primarily a central midfielder, Neves is also able to play as a defensive midfielder and occasionally a right-back. He is regarded as one of the best young players in the world. Coming through Benfica's youth system, Neves impressed during his time with the reserve side, winning the UEFA Youth League in 2021–22, being instrumental part of Benfica's first European trophy in 60 years. He was subsequently promoted to the first-team, making his professional debut at age 18, where he helped Benfica win the league title in his first season with the side. In August 2024, Neves joined Paris Saint-Germain for a transfer fee of €60 million, being a prominent player as the club won their first UEFA Champions League titles back-to-back in 2025 and 2026, with the former being part of a continental treble.
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