João Palhinha

Midfielder· 31 yrs· 190 cm· 84 kg· Club:

Tottenham Hotspur

About JOÃO PALHINHA

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World Cup 2026 pedigree

João Palhinha arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 3 appearances on record from the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign for Portugal, contributing 0 goals and 0 assists across roughly 17 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live World Cup 2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.

Role for Portugal

As a midfielder for Portugal, Palhinha links defence and attack — controlling tempo, recycling possession, and contributing in transition. His club role at Tottenham Hotspur is similar — control midfield tempo, recycle possession, and contribute in transition.

World Cup 2026 outlook

Portugal enter the World Cup 2026 group stage, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Palhinha's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.

Tournament starts 11 June 2026

João Palhinha's World Cup 2026 stats will appear after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.

Stats update after each match Palhinha features in.

QUALIFYING STATS

Goals

Assists

Apps

Minutes

Performance Metrics

Avg Rating

6.6

Starting XI

Sub Appearances

Yellow Cards

Pass Accuracy

86%

Tackles

Interceptions

Clearances

Duels Won

60%

Aerials Won

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