Central defender Tomás Araújo remains absent from Portugal's training sessions due to physical issues ahead of the 2026 World Cup match against Uzbekistan. While the rest of the national team is training under Roberto Martínez, Araújo is expected to miss the second round of Group K. The squad remains focused on improving their performance against the defensive tactics expected from the Italian-managed Uzbekistan side.
Tomás Araújo sidelined before World Cup match
Sunday, 21 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Roberto Martínez is the current head coach of the Portugal national football team, a position he has held since January 2023. A Spanish professional football manager, he previously led the national teams of Belgium and several English club sides including Everton and Wigan Athletic.
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