Overview
- The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed Tuesday that Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho, father of assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho, has died at age 69.
- Portugal's squad linked arms, observed a moment of silence and comforted Carvalho at their Miami training base with Cristiano Ronaldo publicly embracing him.
- The FPF published formal condolences saying, “We’re with you. Strength, Ricardo Carvalho,” and announced Carvalho will travel to Portugal for the funeral.
- Carvalho has been part of Roberto Martínez’s backroom staff since 2023 and his temporary departure raises tactical and operational questions for the side ahead of Thursday's match in Toronto.
- Team preparations continue for the round-of-32 tie with Croatia while the federation and coaching staff have not confirmed if or when Carvalho will rejoin the camp.