Óscar Tojo, national technical director, expressed to Record his confidence in the unprecedented participation of the Portuguese under-20 team in a World Cup. The official responsible for Portuguese youth football acknowledged that this is the first time the team has reached this stage of the competition.
Tojo pointed to the winning formula that has enabled this success, stating that there is a lot of quality in youth development in Portugal. The technical director highlighted that the commitment to youth development is clear and has been consistent.
This historic participation of the Portuguese under-20 team in the World Cup represents the culmination of the work developed in the youth ranks of national football. The official expressed optimism regarding the team's ability to compete at the highest international level.
