Francisco Trincão
Portuguese winger who scored against USMNT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in March 2026.
Last refreshed: 1 April 2026
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2026 FIFA World Cup- 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.