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Francisco Trincão

Portuguese winger who scored against USMNT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in March 2026.

Last refreshed: 1 April 2026

Key Question

Will Trincão start for Portugal when they face USMNT again at the World Cup?

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Who scored for Portugal against USMNT?
Francisco Trincão scored Portugal's first goal in the 37th minute and João Félix scored the second on 59 minutes. Portugal won 2-0 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 31 March 2026.Source: US Soccer Federation
Who is Francisco Trincão and what team does he play for?
Francisco Trincão is a Portuguese winger known for his pace and direct running. He scored Portugal's opening goal in the 37th minute of their 2-0 friendly win over the United States at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 31 March 2026.Source: Portuguese Football Federation
What happened in the Portugal v USA friendly in March 2026?
Portugal beat the United States 2-0 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 31 March 2026. Francisco Trincão scored in the 37th minute and João Félix added the second in the 59th — a result that tested the USMNT's readiness at one of their own World Cup venues.Source: US Soccer / Portuguese Football Federation

Background

Francisco Trincão is a winger in the Portuguese national team, known for his pace and direct running on the Left flank. He scored Portugal's opening goal in the 37th minute of their 2-0 friendly win over the United States at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 31 March 2026, the same venue where the 2026 World Cup opens in 71 days.

The result, combined with a 2-5 defeat to Belgium three days earlier, Left USMNT having scored two goals and conceded seven across their two opening-venue preparation matches. Trincão's goal came as the United States struggled to contain Portugal's movement in the first half.