COLUMN: Rui Vitoria on Portugal, Salah & why the 2026 World Cup may be the start of a new era

About this episode

Rui Vitoria discusses Portugal's chances and Mo Salah's importance ahead of the 2026 World Cup, suggesting it may mark a new era for football.

In an exclusive column for Flashscore, former Benfica and Egypt manager Rui Vitoria looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup, discussing Portugal's chances, Mo Salah's importance and how the tournament may be the start of a new era for football.

People in this episode

Guest: Rui Vitoria

Topics covered

• 2026 World Cup
• Portugal football
• Mo Salah
• football era
• Rui Vitoria
• soccer news

Keywords

• Rui Vitoria
• Portugal
• Mo Salah
• 2026 World Cup
• football
• soccer
• new era

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Places: Portugal

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