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Joao Neves Opens Portugal’s World Cup Campaign With a Rare Header Record
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
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Portugal opened its World Cup with an early goal from Joao Neves after six minutes. The 1.71-meter PSG midfielder has 22 career goals, including six headers, and is Portugal’s third-youngest World Cup scorer.
- 01Portugal scored after six minutes in its World Cup opener.
- 02Joao Neves scored the early goal for Portugal.
- 03The 1.71-meter midfielder has 22 career goals, six by header.
- 04Neves is Portugal’s third-youngest World Cup scorer.
- 05Only Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos were younger Portugal scorers in World Cups.
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