Gençlerbirliği's star goalkeeper Velho is going to the World Cup.

Gençlerbirliği's star goalkeeper Velho is going to the World Cup.

19.05.2026 21:50

Ricardo Velho, the goalkeeper of Gençlerbirliği, has been invited to the preliminary squad of the Portugal National Team, which will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Goalkeeper Ricardo Velho of Trendyol Süper Lig team Gençlerbirliği has been called up to the provisional squad of the Portugal National Team, which will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

''WE WISH HIM SUCCESS''

In the statement from the red-black club, it was stated: "Our Professional Football A Team goalkeeper Ricardo Velho has been invited to the provisional squad of the Portugal National Team, which will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. We congratulate our player and wish him success in the matches he will take part in."

OTHER GOALKEEPERS IN THE SQUAD

In the provisional squad announced by Portugal, along with Velho, goalkeepers Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, and Rui Silva are also included.

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