Leão on the Bench: João Félix Selected to Face Colombia
Rafael Leão remains out of the starting XI as Roberto Martínez names João Félix to face Colombia. The decision has sparked debate between tactical and merit-based reasoning.
Rafael Leão will not start for Portugal against Colombia; coach Roberto Martínez has named João Félix in the starting eleven. The decision marks Leão's third consecutive non-start in the World Cup group stage. The 25-year-old forward, who has been a key attacking outlet for AC Milan, will begin the match on the bench despite his proven goal-scoring record and recent form in Serie A.
