Bruno Fernandes earned a spot in Sofascore’s Team of the Round selections after a dominant opening to the 2026 tournament with Portugal.
The selection caps a stellar stretch for the 31-year-old, who was already named Sofascore’s Premier League Player of the Season on May 26, 2026, with a 7.61 rating. His World Cup numbers have been even better.
The numbers behind the selection
Sofascore awarded Fernandes an 8.7 rating for Portugal’s 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan on June 24, 2026, in Houston. Across his first two matches in the tournament, Fernandes played a full 180 minutes and averaged an 8.25 rating. He registered an assist, completed three key passes, and maintained an 86.67% passing accuracy.
The Uzbekistan match was the highlight. Portugal’s five-goal rout was a statement result in Group K, part of the expanded 2026 World Cup format that features 12 groups of four teams.
