Portugal

With the global football stage getting closer, the Portugal National Team is ready to write a new chapter in its football history. Known as A Seleção, The Lusos or Seleção das Quinas, Portugal represents a unique mix of technique, speed, character and football elegance. Led by Roberto Martínez, head coach since 2023, the team arrives with a talented generation and the leadership of Cristiano Ronaldo, captain, all-time top scorer and the player with the most appearances in Portugal's history.

A story shaped by legends and unforgettable nights

Portugal's international football journey officially began in 1921, when the team played its first match against Spain in Madrid, giving rise to a historic rivalry known as the Iberian Derby. Since then, Portugal has built a competitive identity that has turned it into one of Europe's strongest national teams. Its first major global tournament appearance came in England 1966, where Portugal finished in third place, its best result ever in the competition. That legendary team was led by Eusébio, the "Black Panther," who finished as the tournament's top scorer with nine goals and left an unforgettable mark on Portuguese football history. Decades later, the so-called golden generation, featuring names like Luís Figo, Rui Costa, Deco, Pauleta and Cristiano Ronaldo, brought Portugal back among the world's top contenders. In 2006, the team reached the semifinals and finished in fourth place, confirming its status among the elite of international football.

From Euro 2016 to a new era of glory

Portugal's crowning moment arrived in 2016, when it won its first major international title by defeating France in the Euro final. That victory marked a before and after for A Seleção. Later, Portugal also became champion of the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and lifted the trophy again in 2025, establishing itself as a national team used to competing for silverware. Today, Portugal combines experience and youth with names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias, Rafael Leão, João Félix, Vitinha, João Neves and Nuno Mendes. With a rich tournament history, one Euro title and two Nations League trophies, the Lusos arrived in 2026 with the ambition of chasing the one trophy still missing from their history.

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