Portugal national football team explained

Portugal
Badge:Flag of Portugal.svg
Badge Size:150px
Nickname:A Seleção das Quinas (The Team of the Escutcheons)[1]
Lusos (Lusitanians)
Association:Portuguese Football Federation
(Federação Portuguesa de Futebol, FPF)
Home Stadium:Estádio Nacional
Confederation:UEFA (Europe)
Coach:Roberto Martínez
Captain:Cristiano Ronaldo
Most Caps:Cristiano Ronaldo (212)
Top Scorer:Cristiano Ronaldo (130)
Fifa Trigramme:POR
Fifa Max:3
Fifa Max Date:May–June 2010, October 2012, April–June 2014, September 2017–April 2018
Fifa Min:43
Fifa Min Date:August 1998
Elo Max:2
Elo Max Date:June 2006
Elo Min:42
Elo Min Date:November 1962
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First Game: 3–1
(Madrid, Spain; 18 December 1921)
Largest Win: 9–0
(Almancil, Portugal; 11 September 2023)
Largest Loss: 0–10
(Lisbon, Portugal; 25 May 1947)
World Cup Apps:8
World Cup First:1966
World Cup Best:Third place (1966)
Confederations Cup Apps:1
Confederations Cup First:2017
Confederations Cup Best:Third place (2017)
Regional Name:European Championship
Regional Cup Apps:9
Regional Cup First:1984
Regional Cup Best:Champions (2016)
2Ndregional Name:Nations League Finals
2Ndregional Cup Apps:1
2Ndregional Cup First:2019
2Ndregional Cup Best:Champions (2019)
Website:fpf.pt
3Rdregional Name:Olympic Games
3Rdregional Cup Apps:4
3Rdregional Cup First:1928
3Rdregional Cup Best:Fourth place (1996)

The Portugal national football team (Portuguese: Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol) has represented Portugal in men's international football competitions since 1921. The national team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home games are played at the Estádio Nacional stadiums in Portugal, and its primary training ground and technical headquarters, Cidade do Futebol, is located in Oeiras. The head coach of the team is Roberto Martínez,[2] and the captain is Cristiano Ronaldo, who also holds the team records for most caps and most goals.

Portugal's first participation in a major tournament finals was at the 1966 World Cup, which saw a team featuring Ballon d'Or winner Eusébio finish in third place. Portugal also made it to the semi-finals of the UEFA Euro 1984, losing to hosts and eventual winners France. Under the team's first golden generation in the 1990s, Portugal began consistently featuring in the European Championship and World Cup; they made the semi-finals of the 2006 World Cup, finishing in fourth place, along with placing as runners-up at Euro 2004 as hosts, and reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2000 and Euro 2012. This was in great part due to the production of several world class players, such as fellow Ballon d'Or winners Luís Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo.[3] [4]

In 2016, Portugal won its first-ever major trophy, Euro 2016, defeating hosts France in the finals. With the win, Portugal qualified and made its only appearance in the FIFA Confederations Cup held in Russia, where they finished in third place. Portugal qualified for and hosted the brand new 2019 Nations League finals where they triumphed, defeating the Netherlands and earning their second major tournament victory in three finals. Portugal also appeared in the Olympic football tournament, and made it to the semi-finals at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, finishing in fourth place.

Portugal is colloquially referred to as the Seleção das Quinas (a synecdoche based on the flag of the country) and has notable rivalries with Brazil, due to shared cultural traits and heritage,[5] France, due to several important meetings between the two teams at the Euros and World Cup, and Spain, known as A Guerra Ibérica in Portuguese or The Iberian War in English, with the rivalry between two countries going back to 1581.[6]

Portugal is set to co-host the 2030 edition when it was granted host status alongside Morocco and Spain.

History

See main article: History of the Portugal national football team.

Early World Cup attempts

Portugal were not invited to the 1930 World Cup, which only featured a finals stage and no qualification round. The team took part in the 1934 FIFA World Cup qualification, but failed to eliminate their Spanish opponents, aggregating two defeats in the two-legged round, with a 9–0 loss in Madrid and 2–1 loss in Lisbon for an aggregate score of 11–1.[7] [8]

In the 1938 FIFA World Cup qualification, the Seleção played one game against Switzerland held in neutral ground in Milan. They lost 2–1 and failed to qualify for the finals.[9] The Second World War delayed the World Cup until 1950 and subsequently, the national team rarely played.[10] A 10–0 home friendly loss against England, two years after the war, still stands as their biggest ever defeat.[11]

1950s and early 1960s

Similar to 1934, Portugal were to play a two-legged round against Spain. After a 5–1 defeat in Madrid, they managed to draw the second game 2–2. With a 7–3 aggregate score, they did not qualify on the pitch, however they would later be invited to replace Turkey, which had withdrawn from participating. Portugal refused to participate.[12] [13]

In 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification, the team would play Austria; the Austrians won the first game with a 9–1 result.[14] The best the Portuguese could do was hold the Austrians to a goalless draw in Lisbon, resulting in a 9–1 aggregate defeat.[15] Four years later, Portugal won a qualifying match for the first time, a 3–0 home victory over Italy. Nevertheless, they finished last in a group that also featured Northern Ireland; only the first-placed team, Northern Ireland, would qualify.[16]

1960 was the year that UEFA created the European Championship. The first edition was a knock-out tournament with the last four teams participating in the finals stage that only featured one leg while the earlier stages had two legs. In the first round, the Seleção das Quinas won 2–0 at East Germany and then 3–2 in Porto, advancing with a 5–2 two-legged win.[17] [18] Portugal faced Yugoslavia in the quarter-finals, losing 6–3 on aggregate.[19]

Portugal faced England and Luxembourg in 1962 FIFA World Cup qualification and ended up second in the group, behind England, who would be the only team in Group 6 to qualify.[20] In the 1964 European Championship, Portugal played against Bulgaria in the qualifying rounds. The Portuguese lost in Sofia and won in Lisbon. With the round tied 4–4, a replay was needed in a neutral country.[21] In the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Portugal lost 1–0 thanks to a late strike from Georgi Asparuhov.[21]

Third place at the 1966 World Cup

Portugal were drawn with Czechoslovakia, Romania and Turkey for 1966 World Cup qualification.[22] They topped the group with only one draw and one defeat in six games and finally qualified for a FIFA World Cup, with a 1–0 away win against Czechoslovakia and Turkey and a 5–1 home win against the Turks being notable results.[22]

At the World Cup, the team started out with three wins in the group stage after they beat Hungary 3–1,[23] Bulgaria 3–0, and two-time defending champions Brazil 3–1.[24] Secondly, they beat quarter-finalists North Korea 5–3, with Eusébio getting four markers to overturn a 3–0 deficit.[25] Later, they reached the semi-finals where they were beaten by hosts England 2–1; in this game, Portugal would have played in Liverpool, but as England were the hosts, FIFA decided that the game would be played in London.[26] Portugal then defeated the Soviet Union 2–1 in the third place match for their best World Cup finish to date.[27] Eusébio was the top scorer of the World Cup with nine goals. Portugal would not qualify for another World Cup for 20 years.

1980s

Portugal won their Euro 1984 qualifying group that contained Finland, Poland and the Soviet Union with a win over the latter,[28] [29] allowing them to qualify and be placed in Group B alongside Spain, West Germany and Romania in the finals.[30] In the first two matches, they drew 0–0 and 1–1 against West Germany and Spain, respectively.[30] A 1–0 win over Romania resulted in a second-place finish in group play. Portugal were paired against hosts France in the semi-finals.[30] After a draw in regular time, Portugal initially led 2–1 in extra-time, but the hosts scored in the 114th and 119th minutes to eliminate the Portuguese 3–2 and go through to the final.[30]

For 1986 World Cup qualification, the Seleção played against Czechoslovakia, Malta, Sweden and West Germany for the two spots that would guarantee them a ticket to Mexico.[31] Needing a win in the last game against West Germany in Stuttgart, Portugal won the game to become the first team to beat West Germany at their home ground in an official match. The team exited early in the group stages after a win and two losses.[32] They started with a 1–0 win against England,[33] but later were beaten by Poland and Morocco 1–0 and 3–1 respectively.[34] [35] Their staying in Mexico was marked by the Saltillo Affair, where players refused to train in order to win more prizes from the Portuguese Football Federation. Mexico marked their last World Cup appearance until 2002.

1995–2006: The golden generation

At UEFA Euro 1996, Portugal finished first in Group D, and in the quarter-finals, they lost 1–0 to the Czech Republic.

Portugal failed to qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. In Euro 2000 qualifying, Portugal finished second in their group, one point short of first-placed Romania. However, after finishing as the top runner-up nation in qualifying, Portugal nonetheless secured a spot in the finals. They then defeated England 3–2, Romania 1–0 and Germany 3–0 to finish first in Group A, then defeated Turkey in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals against France, Portugal were eliminated in extra time when Zinedine Zidane converted a penalty. Referee Günter Benkö awarded the spot kick for a handball after Abel Xavier blocked a shot. Xavier, Nuno Gomes and Paulo Bento were all given lengthy suspensions for subsequently shoving the referee.[36] The final eventually finished 2–1.

During 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifying, Portugal won the group.[37] Several problems and poor judgement decisions occurred during the preparation and tournament itself – shopping sprees by players were widely reported in the Portuguese press.[37] Questionable managing choices and some amateurism, including the same lack of agreement on prizes.[37] Portugal entered the tournament as favourites to win Group D.[37] However, they were upset 3–2 by the United States.[37] They then rebounded with a 4–0 smashing of Poland.[37] Needing a draw to advance, they lost the last group game to hosts South Korea.[38] Portugal underachieved and ended third in its group stage, subsequently eliminated. Manager António Oliveira was fired after the World Cup.

The next major competition, the UEFA Euro 2004, was held in Portugal. For preparation, the Football Federation made a contract with Luiz Felipe Scolari to manage the team until the tournament ended.[39] The host nation lost the first game against Greece 1–2.[40] They achieved their first win against Russia 2–0 and also beat Spain 1–0.[41] [42] They went on to play against England, in a 2–2 draw that went into penalties, with Portugal winning.[43] Portugal beat the Netherlands 2–1 in the semi-finals,[44] and suffered a second defeat from Greece, 1–0, in the final.[45]

After the tournament ended, many players belonging to the Geração de Ouro (Golden Generation), abandoned their international footballing careers, with only Luís Figo remaining in the team, despite a temporary retirement.[46] [47] The silver lining for Portugal was the emergence of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was selected in the UEFA Euro All-Star team.[48] While Portugal were playing in the competition, Scolari agreed in a new two-year deal with the Federation.

Portugal finished first in the qualifying round for the 2006 World Cup,[49] and topped Group D in the World Cup, with victories over Angola (1–0), Iran (2–0) and Mexico (2–1).[50] [51] Portugal defeated the Netherlands 1–0 in the Round of 16 in Nuremberg in an acrimonious match marked by 16 yellow cards, with four players sent off.[52] Portugal drew 0–0 after extra-time with England, but won 3–1 on penalties to reach their first World Cup semi-final since 1966.[53] [54] They then lost 1–0 against France,[55] and faced hosts Germany in the third place play-off match in a 3–1 defeat.[56]

2006–2014: Post-golden generation and mixed results

For Euro 2008 Portugal finished second in qualification behind Poland,[57] and won their first two group games against Turkey and the Czech Republic, although a loss to co-hosts Switzerland set up a quarter-final matchup with Germany which the team lost 3–2.[58] After the tournament, Scolari left to take over at Chelsea.[59] Afterwards, Carlos Queiroz was appointed as the head coach of the Portugal national team.[60] [61] [62] [63]

Portugal came second in the qualifying stages for the 2010 FIFA World Cup under Queiroz, then beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in a play-off, thereby reaching every tournament in the decade.[64] [65] [66] A 19-match undefeated streak, in which the team conceded only three goals, ended with a loss to eventual champions Spain in the round of 16, 1–0.[67] Queiroz was later criticised for setting up his team in an overly cautious way.[68] After the World Cup, squad regulars Simão, Paulo Ferreira, Miguel and Tiago all retired from international football.[69] [70] [71] Queiroz was banned from coaching the national team for one month after he tried to block a doping test to the team while preparing for the World Cup, as well as directing insulting words to the testers.[72] In consequence, he received a further six-month suspension. Several media outbursts from Queiroz[73] against the heads of the Portuguese Football Federation followed, which partly prompted his dismissal. Paulo Bento was appointed as his replacement at head coach.[74]

Bento's team qualified for Euro 2012; they were drawn with Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands in a widely speculated "group of death".[75] [76] [77] [78] They lost their first game 0–1 to Germany, then beat Denmark 3–2.[79] [80] The final group stage match was against the Netherlands. After Van der Vaart had given the Dutch a 1–0 lead, Ronaldo netted twice to ensure a 2–1 victory.[81] [82] [83] Portugal finished second in the group and qualified for the knockout phase. Portugal defeated the Czech Republic 1–0 in the quarter-finals with a header from Ronaldo.[84] The semi-final match was against Spain, who defeated Portugal 4–2 on penalties after a goalless draw.[85]

In 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying, Portugal won 4–2 on aggregate in a play-off against Sweden with all four goals being scored by Ronaldo, and were drawn into Group G with the United States, Germany and Ghana. Their first match against the Germans was their worst-ever defeat in a World Cup, a 4–0 loss.[86] They went on to draw 2–2 against the United States and won 2–1 against Ghana.[87] [88] However, the team were eliminated due to inferior goal difference to the Americans.[89]

2016–present: Euro 2016 and first international glories

In UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying, Bento was dismissed following a defeat to Albania and was replaced by Fernando Santos in September 2014.[90] After qualifying for the finals, Portugal finished third in Group F but advanced to the knockout stages as the third-best third place team following three straight draws. Portugal beat Croatia 1–0 after extra time in the round of 16[91] and then defeated Poland 5–3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals,[92] where they defeated Wales 2–0.[93] In the final against the hosts France, Ronaldo went off injured. However, in extra time, substitute Eder scored the winning goal in the 109th minute.[94] [95]

Following their Euro 2016 victory, Portugal participated in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. They finished top of their group,[96] [97] but lost to Chile on penalties after a goalless draw in the semi-finals,[98] but rebounded in the third place game, defeating Mexico 2–1 after extra time.[99]

At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Portugal opened their campaign with a 3–3 draw with Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick.[100] After a 1–0 victory against Morocco,[101] Portugal drew 1–1 with Iran to progress to the knockout round as group runners-up.[102] Portugal were eliminated following a 2–1 defeat to Uruguay in the round of 16.[103]

Following the World Cup, Portugal won the inaugural UEFA Nations League beating the Netherlands at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, with the only being scored by Gonçalo Guedes in the 60th minute.[104] [105]

At UEFA Euro 2020, Portugal were drawn into a group containing France, Germany and Hungary which was widely speculated as being the "group of death". Portugal advanced to the next round by defeating Hungary, drawing with France and losing to Germany. There, they faced Belgium but lost 1–0.

For the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Portugal were required to qualify for the finals via the play-offs after finishing second in their group.[106] Nevertheless, Portugal managed to beat Turkey[107] and North Macedonia to qualify for the final tournament.[108] At the 2022 World Cup, Portugal defeated Ghana 3–2 in their first group game[109] and then beat Uruguay 2–0.[110] to qualify for the knockout stages.[111] The Portuguese would demolish Switzerland 6–1 in the next round, their highest tally in a World Cup knockout game since the 1966 World Cup, with Gonçalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick.[112] [113] However, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Morocco, 1–0.[114] Following a disappointing World Cup campaign, Santos was dismissed on 15 December.[115] On 9 January 2023, Roberto Martinez was announced as the head coach of Portugal, replacing Fernando Santos.[116]

Team image

Kits

Portugal's traditional home kit is mainly red with a green trim, reflecting the colors of the nation's flag. Over the years, the particular shade of red has alternated between a darker burgundy and a lighter scarlet. Both green and red shorts have been used to complete the strip.

The team's away kits, on the other hand, have varied more considerably. White has typically been preferred as a dominant color, either with blue shorts, or red and green highlights. In recent times, all-black has been utilised, as has a turquoise-teal color, the latter of which was prominently featured during the title-winning Euro 2016 campaign.

Coaching staff

See main article: List of Portugal national football team managers.

PositionName
Head coach Roberto Martínez
Assistant coach Anthony Barry
Ricardo Carvalho
Goalkeeping coach Iñaki Bergara
Ricardo
Chief analyst Bruno Pereira
Performance manager Richard Evans
Technical director José Couceiro
José Guilherme
Sports scientist João Brito
Head of media and communications Marco Ferreira
Academy manager Joaquim Milheiro

Results and fixtures

See main article: Portugal national football team results (2020–present). The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2024

Players

Current squad

The following 26 players were called up for the UEFA Euro 2024 and preceding friendlies against Finland, Croatia and the Republic of Ireland on 4, 8 and 11 June 2024, respectively.[117] [118]

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Portugal squad within the last 12 months.[119] [120]
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Player retired from international football.
OTH Player withdrew from the squad due to other reasons.

Individual statistics

[121]

Players in bold are still active with Portugal.

Most appearances

See also: List of Portugal international footballers and List of Portugal national football team captains.

width=20Rankwidth=150Playerwidth=50Capswidth=50Goalswidth=100Career
1Cristiano Ronaldo2121302003–present
2João Moutinho14672005–2022
3Pepe14182007–2024
4Luís Figo127321991–2006
5Nani112242006–2017
6Fernando Couto11081990–2004
7Rui Patrício10802010–present
8Bruno Alves96112007–2018
9Rui Costa94261993–2004
10Bernardo Silva93122015–present

Top goalscorers

See also: List of Portugal national football team hat-tricks.

width=30Rankwidth=150Playerwidth=50Goalswidth=50Capswidth=50Ratiowidth=100Career
1Cristiano Ronaldo (list)1302122003–present
2Pauleta (list)47881997–2006
3Eusébio (list)41641961–1973
4Luís Figo321271991–2006
5Nuno Gomes29791996–2011
627712003–2014
7Rui Costa26941993–2004
8Nani241122006–2017
9Bruno Fernandes 23712017–present
João Pinto23811991–2002

Goal records

Most goals scored in one World Cup :9 – Eusébio (1966)[122]
  • Most goals scored in World Cup: 9 – Eusébio (1966)[122]
  • Most goals scored in one European Championship: 5 – Cristiano Ronaldo (2020)
  • Most goals scored in European Championship: 14 – Cristiano Ronaldo (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020)[123]
  • Oldest goalscorer: 39 years, 9 months and 10 days – Pepe (6–1 against Switzerland on 6 December 2022)
  • Youngest goalscorer: 17 years, 9 months and 25 days – Fernando Chalana (2–1 against Cyprus on 5 December 1976)
  • Most hat-tricks: 10 – Cristiano Ronaldo (includes four goals against Andorra on 7 October 2016 and Lithuania on 10 September 2019)[124]
  • Most pokers: 2 – Cristiano Ronaldo
  • Youngest player to score a hat-trick: 20 years, 11 months and 4 days – André Silva (6–0 against Faroe Islands on 10 October 2016)[125]

    • Other records

    Most matches played in World Cup: 22 – Cristiano Ronaldo (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022)[100]
  • Most matches played in European Championship: 30 – Cristiano Ronaldo (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024)[126]
  • Oldest player (outfield and goalkeeper): 41 years, 4 months and 9 days – Pepe (0–0 against France on 5 July 2024) 
  • Longest national career: 20 years, 10 months, 15 days  – Cristiano Ronaldo (from 20 August 2003 to 5 July 2024) 
  • Longest national career for an outfield player: 20 years, 10 months, 15 days  – Cristiano Ronaldo (from 20 August 2003 to 5 July 2024) 
  • Youngest debutant: 17 years, 6 months and 24 days – Paulo Futre (5–0 against Finland on 21 September 1983)[127]
  • Youngest player to reach 100 caps: 27 years, 8 months and 11 days – Cristiano Ronaldo (1–1 against Northern Ireland on 16 October 2012)[128]
  • Youngest player to reach 200 caps: 38 years, 4 months and 15 days – Cristiano Ronaldo (0–1 against Iceland on 20 June 2023)

    • Competitive record

    See also: Portugal national football team all-time record. Champions   Runners-up   Third place  

    FIFA World Cup

    See main article: Portugal at the FIFA World Cup.

    FIFA World Cup recordwidth=1% rowspan="28"Qualification record
    YearRoundPositionPosition
    1930Did not enterDeclined participation
    1934Did not qualify2nd2002111
    19382nd100112
    19502nd201137
    19542nd201119
    19583rd411247
    19622nd411297
    1966Third place3rd65011781st641194
    1970Did not qualify4th6123810
    19742nd6231106
    19782nd6411126
    19824th8314811
    1986Group stage17th3102242nd85031210
    1990Did not qualify3rd8422118
    19943rd10622185
    19983rd10541124
    2002Group stage21st3102641st10730337
    2006Fourth place4th7412751st12930355
    2010Round of 1611th412171P/O12741195
    2014Group stage18th311147P/O128312411
    2018Round of 1613th4121661st10901324
    2022Quarter-finals8th5302126P/O10721227
    2026To be determinedTo be determined
    2030Qualified as co-hostQualified as co-host
    2034 To be determined To be determined
    TotalThird place8/2235176126141—149833531284146

    UEFA European Championship

    See main article: Portugal at the UEFA European Championship.

    UEFA European Championship recordQualifying record
    YearRoundPosition
    1960Did not qualify430188
    1964310245
    1968622266
    19726312106
    1976623157
    198084131011
    1984Semi-finals3rd4121446501116
    1988Did not qualify824268
    19928512114
    1996Quarter-finals5th42115210721297
    2000Semi-finals3rd540110410721324
    2004Runners-up2nd631286Qualified as hosts
    2008Quarter-finals7th420276147612410
    2012Semi-finals3rd531164106222714
    2016Champions1st7340958701115
    2020Round of 1613th4112778521226
    2024Quarter-finals8th522153101000362
    2028To be determinedTo be determined
    Total1 Title9/17442112116141125762623252109

    UEFA Nations League

    See main article: Portugal at the UEFA Nations League.

    UEFA Nations League record
    Season**DivisionGroupwidth=28width=28width=28width=28width=28width=28width=35width=28 Rank
    2018–19A36420941st
    2020–21A364111245th
    2022–23A263121136th
    2024–25A1To be determined
    Total1694328101 Title

    FIFA Confederations Cup

    See main article: Portugal at the FIFA Confederations Cup.

    FIFA Confederations Cup record
    YearRoundPosition
    1992Did not qualify
    1995
    1997
    1999
    2001
    2003
    2005
    2009
    2013
    2017Third place3rd532093
    TotalThird place1/10532093

    Olympic Games

    See main article: Football at the Summer Olympics. From 1968–1988 Portugal were represented by the national amateur football team. Football at the Summer Olympics has been an under-23 tournament since 1992.

    Olympic Games Record
    YearRound
    1896No football tournament
    1900Did not enter
    1904
    1908
    1912
    1920
    1924
    1928Quarter-finals320175
    1932No football tournament
    1936Did not enter
    1948
    1952
    1956
    1960
    1964
    1968
    1972
    1976
    1980
    1984Did not qualify
    1988
    1992
    1996Fourth place6222610
    2000Did not qualify
    2004Group stage310269
    2008Did not qualify
    2012
    2016Quarter-finals421156
    2020Did not qualify
    TotalFourth place167362430

    Minor tournaments

    YearRoundPosition
    1964 Taça de NaçõesThird place3rd301227
    1972 Brazil Independence CupRunners-up2nd8611175
    1992 U.S. CupFourth place4th301203
    1995 SkyDome CupChampions1st211021
    Total1 Title4/4167452116

    All-time results

    See main article: Portugal national football team results. The following table shows Portugal's all-time international record, correct as of 29 March 2022.

    Source: Portugal - Historical results

    Honours

    Major

    CompetitionTotal
    FIFA World Cup0011
    FIFA Confederations Cup0011
    UEFA European Championship1102
    UEFA Nations League1001
    Total2125

    Minor

    Awards

    Rivalries

    See also

    * List of national sport teams of Portugal

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Selecção das Quinas refers to the five shields ("Team of the Escutcheons") or the five dots inside them ("Team of the Bezants") in the Portuguese flag, used until the 70s as the shirt badge. Refer to Flag of Portugal for symbolism associated with these bezants.
    2. News: Demony . Catarina . 2022-12-15 . Portugal coach Santos leaves job after World Cup exit . en . Reuters . 2022-12-15 . 15 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221215192057/https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/portugal-coach-fernando-santos-set-leave-job-after-world-cup-defeat-source-2022-12-15/ . live .
    3. Web site: Two trophies in three years – A Golden era for Portuguese football. 10 June 2019. www.tugascout.com. 12 September 2019. 6 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806113951/https://www.tugascout.com/news/2019/6/9/two-trophies-in-three-years-a-golden-era-for-portuguese-football. live.
    4. Web site: Portugal Will Never Win a Major Tournament:The Three Reasons Why. 20 April 2009. www.tugascout.com. 12 September 2019. 6 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806200828/https://upper90studios.com/three-reasons-portugal-will-never-win-a-major-tournament/. live.
    5. Web site: Portugal 0 Brazil 0: match report. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/news/7851928/Portugal-0-Brazil-0-match-report.html . 11 January 2022 . subscription . live. Jeremy. Wilson. 25 June 2010. www.telegraph.co.uk.
    6. Book: Coelho, João Nuno . Fanatics! Power, Identity and Fandom in Football. en. Londres. Routledge. 1998. 158–172. “’On the Border’: Some Notes on Football and National Identity in Portugal. 978-1-134-67729-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=0-WFAgAAQBAJ&q=On+the+Border%27%3A+Some+Notes+on+Football+and+National+Identity+in+Portugal%22&pg=PA170. 26 May 2014.
    7. Web site: Spain vs Portugal, 11 March 1934, World Cup qualification. eu-football.info. 23 September 2019. 13 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613115646/https://eu-football.info/_match.php?id=5792. live.
    8. Web site: Portugal vs Spain, 18 March 1934, World Cup qualification. eu-football.info. 23 September 2019. 13 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613115645/https://eu-football.info/_match.php?id=5790. live.
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