Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
Rafael Leão played 5 matches for Portugal: 1 as a starter and 4 off the bench. His only goal came in the group stage (Group K) against Uzbekistan.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group K | vs DR Congo 1-1 | Came on in the 71′ |
| Group K | vs Uzbekistan 5-0 | Came on in the 83′ · 1 goal |
| Group K | vs Colombia 0-0 | Came on in the 70′ |
| Round of 32 | vs Croatia 2-1 | Started, played the full match · 1 assist |
| Round of 16 | vs Spain 0-1 | Came on in the 71′ |
Biography
Rafael "Rafa" Alexandre da Conceição Leão (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁɐfɐˈɛl ˈljɐ̃w]; born 10 June 1999) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Serie A club AC Milan and the Portugal national team. He is known for his dribbling and speed. Graduating from Sporting CP youth system, Leão made his first-team debut in 2018, winning the 2017–18 Taça da Liga, before unilaterally terminating his contract, following an incident involving a violent mob of ultras fans within the club's facilities. Shortly after, he joined for Ligue 1 side Lille on a free transfer. After a season, AC Milan signed him in 2019, winning the 2021–22 Serie A, being named that season's Most Valuable Player. Leão is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at various youth levels, being part of the under-17 team that won the 2016 European Championship. He made his senior international debut in 2021, and was part of Portugal's squads for two FIFA World Cups (2022 and 2026) and the UEFA Euro 2024. He also won the UEFA Nations League in 2025.
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