Overview
- Portugal’s federation confirmed Paulinho’s inclusion after an earlier roster did not list him.
- His call-up follows the injury withdrawals of Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto and Rafael Leão of AC Milan.
- The 33-year-old forward, capped three times, will join the national team’s training camp in Cancún.
- Portugal faces Mexico on March 28 at Estadio Azteca and the United States on March 31 at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- Paulinho, who plays for Toluca in Liga MX, learned of the selection after his club’s 1-1 draw with Pachuca.