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Lucas Mendes (Qatar), Defender, 28 caps, 2 international goals, model: 4.1% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Lucas Mendes

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#2 Defender Al Wakrah SC (QAT) Qatar

Lucas Mendes is a 36-year-old defender for Al Wakrah SC (QAT) and Qatar. He has earned 28 caps and 2 international goals for Qatar. Our model puts Qatar's title chance at 0% with a 33% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Lucas has collected 9 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

28 Caps
2 Goals
Age36Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight181 lbs
Lucas Mendes at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
Tournament form Below par
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Lucas Mendes · the model’s read

Lucas Mendes brings 28 caps and 2 international goals for Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Al Wakrah SC (QAT). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Mendes's anytime-goalscoring probability at 4.1% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.06 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.

Lucas Mendes: World Cup 2026 Form

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

6.5
Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026
6.5
Last match vs Canada
6.5
vs Canada
13 min

Lucas Mendes: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (24 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.5
vs
Career baseline 7.1
— Shotsper 90 min 0.97
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.34
— Key passesper 90 min 0.29
6.92 Tacklesper 90 min 1.09
— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.74
— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.28
14 Touchesper 90 min 79

At World Cup 2026, Lucas is rating 6.5 — below his 7.1 career baseline.

Lucas Mendes: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Al-Gharafa
2019 - 2020
Al-Duhail SC
2017 - 2019
Marseille
2012 - 2014
Coritiba
2006 - 2012

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

9 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
4× Campeonato Paranaense 2008, 2010 + 2 more
2× Emir of Qatar Cup 2018, 2019
1× AFC Asian Cup 2023
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
3 Cup Competitions
1 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 1× Qatar Stars League
    2017-2018
Cup Competitions 3
  • 4× Campeonato Paranaense
    200820102011 +1
  • 2× Emir of Qatar Cup
    20182019
  • 1× Qatar Cup
    2018
International 1
  • 1× AFC Asian Cup
    2023

Lucas Mendes: Quick Facts

#2Shirt number
36Age
1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Height
181 lbsWeight
Curitiba, BrazilBirthplace
Al Wakrah SC (QAT)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Lucas Mendes play?
Lucas Mendes plays as a Defender for Al Wakrah SC (QAT). At World Cup 2026 they represent Qatar.
How many caps does Lucas Mendes have?
Lucas Mendes has 28 international caps for Qatar, with 2 international goals.
What trophies has Lucas Mendes won?
Lucas Mendes has won 9 career honours. Notable titles include Campeonato Paranaense (x4), Emir of Qatar Cup (x2), AFC Asian Cup (x1).
What is Qatar's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Qatar at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 33% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Qatar in at World Cup 2026?
Qatar are in Group B at World Cup 2026, facing Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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