Overview
- Portugal’s head coach Roberto Martínez identified Paulinho, André Silva and Fábio Silva as current options for the centre-forward role.
- Martínez praised Paulinho’s consistency and said the Toluca forward is being closely monitored for potential call-ups.
- Final decisions on striker selections will be taken on March 20, with players required to maintain their performance levels.
- Paulinho’s Liga MX output includes a reported 42 goals in 46 regular-season matches, making him a leading scorer for Toluca.
- Portugal, already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, is planning a friendly in Mexico tied to the Estadio Azteca reopening in early 2026, with the World Cup draw set for December 5.