Portugal

UEFA • UEFA

Tournament Outlook

Quarter-finals to Semi-finals. Talented squad in transition seeking breakthrough.

Best World Cup Result: Third Place (1966)

About Portugal

Portugal enters a new era with Ronaldo aging but still present, and a new generation taking over. Winners of Euro 2016 and Nations League, they seek World Cup glory.

Playing Style: Transitional football with individual quality. Balances possession with direct attacking play.

Key Players

Midfielder

Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United

Midfielder

João Neves

Paris Saint-Germain

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Midfield depth
Individual quality
Experience and youth blend

Weaknesses

Ronaldo situation
Defensive fragility
Managing transition

World Cup Schedule

vs IC Playoff 1

vs Uzbekistan

vs Colombia

Fun Facts

⚽Ronaldo is all-time top international scorer (130+ goals)
⚽Won Euro 2016 despite Ronaldo injured in Final
⚽Produced Ronaldo, Figo, Eusébio - some of football's greatest

Team Info

FIFA Code: POR
Confederation: UEFA
World Cup Appearances: 8
Group: Group K

Fan Culture

Portuguese fans are passionate with large communities worldwide ensuring strong support everywhere.

Known as: Seleção das Quinas

Famous Chants:

Portugal!Força Portugal