Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva accepts the criticism aimed at Portugal for their World Cup performances so far yet believes the team can still lift the trophy.

BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Saturday's World Cup schedule continues with four more matches, making it the perfect time to claim the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $15 bonus after $15 worth of trades. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in tournament history to score in six different World Cups when he scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan.

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Now, the three midfielders serve as the engine for a Portugal team tipped as one of the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup. “You're talking about Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, João Neves — probably the best players in their position,