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Jorge Jesus unveils national team call-up with fresh faces

The new national coach revealed the squad list for the upcoming Nations League matches.

18 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Jorge Jesus, the new head coach of the Portugal national football team, announced his first squad call-up this Friday. The list includes 25 players who will participate in the matches scheduled for the end of September and early October in the Nations League.

Portugal will begin its title defense in the Nations League on September 24, with a game against Wales at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. This call-up also marks the start of a new era for the national team, with Jesus leading the squad.

According to reports, the call-up features four newcomers, including Samuel Soares and Fábio Silva, who have been summoned for this opportunity. The coach's selections have sparked surprise among fans and sports analysts.

Reports from various sources, including RTP and Observador, highlight the changes in the team's formation, which have generated anticipation regarding their performance in the upcoming competitions.

The call-up will serve to evaluate the players in official competitions and prepare the team for future challenges. The complete list of selected players has been published in various sports media outlets.

Attention is now focused on the impact of the new additions to the team and the dynamics that Jorge Jesus will establish with the selected athletes.

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