Superstar striker and two-time Liga MX champion, Paulinho has been selected by Roberto Martínez to represent Portugal in its upcoming March international friendlies against Mexico and the U.S. men’s national team.
Many were left surprised when Paulinho was originally left off the roster by Martínez even after it was confirmed Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn’t recover from a hamstring injury in time for the March window. But with Rodrigo Mora and Rafael Leão also withdrawing from Portugal’s camp due to injury, Paulinho will get the opportunity to make his 2026 World Cup case.
