Portugal selected its starting eleven for the World Cup group game against Colombia on 27 June 2026. Rafael Leão was missing from the squad. Bernardo Silva and Nelson Semedo also missed out. The coach said the changes came because Silva’s role has been reduced.
In the match Cristiano Ronaldo found the net, becoming the oldest ever World Cup scorer. Portugal held onto the lead and secured the victory. Leão sat on the bench. When the final whistle blew he joined his fellow players and joined the celebration of the record.