Summary

Francisco Trincão (Portugal), Forward, 18 caps, 3 international goals, model: 6.3% to score anytime at WC 2026

Francisco Trincão

#17 Forward Sporting CP (POR) Portugal

Francisco Trincão is a 27-year-old forward for Sporting CP (POR) and Portugal. He has earned 18 caps and 3 international goals for Portugal. Our model puts Portugal's title chance at 5% with a 93% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

18 Caps

3 Goals

7 Season goals

11 Assists

7.65 Form rating

Age27Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight168 lbsMarket value€40.1M

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Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume High

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Francisco Trincão · the model’s read

Francisco Trincão brings 18 caps and 3 international goals for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for Sporting CP (POR). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Trincão's anytime-goalscoring probability at 6.3% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.13 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Francisco Trincão: World Cup 2026 Form

How Francisco has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.3

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

6.3

Last match vs Uzbekistan

6.3

vs Uzbekistan

26 min

Francisco Trincão: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (66 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.3

Career baseline 7.1

3.46 Shotsper 90 min 2.34

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.74

— Key passesper 90 min 2.31

3.46 Tacklesper 90 min 1.19

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.41

10 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.68

69 Touchesper 90 min 59

At World Cup 2026, Francisco is rating 6.3 — below his 7.1 career baseline.

Portugal Squad

Full squad

Francisco is part of a Portugal squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group K.

Cristiano Ronaldo Forward 5.37 Shots / 90

Bernardo Silva Midfielder 1.47 Key passes / 90

Bruno Fernandes Midfielder 3.6 Key passes / 90

Rúben Dias Defender 0.78 Tackles / 90

João Cancelo Defender 2 Tackles / 90

Rúben Neves Midfielder 1.83 Key passes / 90

Francisco Trincão: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Sporting CP18M €

2022 - present

Wolves

2021 - 2022

Braga

2015 - 2020

Portugal U17

2015 - 2016

Braga

2011 - 2014

FC Porto

2009 - 2010

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

4 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

2× Portuguese Primeira Liga 2023-2024, 2024-2025

1× Portuguese Taca de Portugal 2024-2025

1× Spanish Copa del Rey 2020-2021

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

2× Portuguese Primeira Liga
2023-20242024-2025

Cup Competitions 2

1× Portuguese Taca de Portugal
2024-2025
1× Spanish Copa del Rey
2020-2021

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Francisco's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

4 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Sporting CP ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

Francisco Trincão: Quick Facts

#17Shirt number

27Age

1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)Height

168 lbsWeight

Viana do Castelo, PortugalBirthplace

Sporting CP (POR)Club

Part of the Portugal squad at World Cup 2026

Portugal team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Francisco Trincão play?

Francisco Trincão plays as a Forward for Sporting CP (POR). At World Cup 2026 they represent Portugal.

How many caps does Francisco Trincão have?

Francisco Trincão has 18 international caps for Portugal, with 3 international goals.

What trophies has Francisco Trincão won?

Francisco Trincão has won 4 career honours. Notable titles include Portuguese Primeira Liga (x2), Portuguese Taca de Portugal (x1), Spanish Copa del Rey (x1).

What is Portugal's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Portugal at 5% to win World Cup 2026 and 93% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Portugal in at World Cup 2026?

Portugal are in Group K at World Cup 2026, facing DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia.