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Portugal have appeared in nine FIFA World Cups and boast some of the tournament's most memorable individual performances, from Eusébio's nine goals in 1966 to Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking career across five editions. This page covers A Seleção's complete World Cup stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the full 2026 squad, and their Group K schedule against DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia opening June 23 in Houston.
Portugal enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup with one of Europe’s strongest squads featuring experienced stars and highly talented young players. Explore Portugal’s latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
Portugal has consistently remained one of the top football nations in international tournaments with technically skilled players, attacking football, and strong tactical organization. The national side continues to feature players from Europe’s biggest clubs.
The team is known for producing legendary footballers and delivering competitive performances in major tournaments. Portugal’s FIFA World Cup history includes memorable victories, deep tournament runs, and world-class attacking talent.
Portugal FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Football Association | Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Nickname | A Seleção |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 10 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1966 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 8 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 6 (2002-2022) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Third Place (1966) |
| Total Matches Played | 38 |
| Total Wins | 18 |
| Total Draws | 6 |
| Total Losses | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 61 |
| Goals Conceded | 39 |
| Win Percentage | 47.4% |
| Clean Sheets | 14 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | Won 1, Lost 2 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Cristiano Ronaldo - 22 |
| Most Goals by Player | Cristiano Ronaldo - 8 |
| Largest Victory | 7-0 vs North Korea (2010) |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-4 vs Germany (2014) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
Portugal FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Captain: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Coach: Roberto Martínez.
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP).
Defenders: Rúben Dias (Manchester City), João Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Tomás Araújo (Benfica), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahçe), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain), Rúben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca).
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Gonçalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP), João Félix (Al Nassr), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad).
Portugal FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Wed, June 17 | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium (NRG) | Houston | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 47 | Tue, June 23 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium (NRG) | Houston | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 70 | Sat, June 27 | Colombia vs Portugal | Houston Stadium (NRG) | Houston | Group Stage | 15:00 |
Portugal FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Match Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | Match drawn 1-1 | Houston Stadium (NRG), Houston | Group Stage |
| 23 June 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Upcoming Fixture | Houston Stadium (NRG), Houston | Group Stage |
| 27 June 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | Upcoming Fixture | Houston Stadium (NRG), Houston | Group Stage |
Portugal FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | England | Third Place |
| 2006 | Germany | Fourth Place |
| 2022 | Qatar | Quarter-finals |
Portugal All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 38 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 61 |
| Goals Conceded | 39 |
| Clean Sheets | 14 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 2 |
Portugal Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 22 | 5 | 2006-2022 |
| 2 | Pepe | 17 | 4 | 2010-2022 |
| 3 | João Moutinho | 15 | 3 | 2010-2022 |
| 4 | Rui Patrício | 14 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 5 | Bruno Alves | 13 | 3 | 2010-2018 |
| 6 | Bernardo Silva | 11 | 3 | 2018-2022 |
| 7 | Ricardo Carvalho | 10 | 2 | 2006-2010 |
| 8 | Deco | 10 | 2 | 2006-2010 |
| 9 | Nani | 9 | 2 | 2014-2018 |
| 10 | Luís Figo | 10 | 2 | 2002-2006 |
Portugal Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 8 | 22 | 2006-2022 |
| 2 | Eusébio | 9 | 6 | 1966 |
| 3 | Pauleta | 4 | 8 | 2002-2006 |
| 4 | Rui Costa | 3 | 10 | 1994-2002 |
| 5 | Deco | 2 | 10 | 2006-2010 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandes | 2 | 5 | 2022 |
| 7 | Ricardo Carvalho | 1 | 10 | 2006-2010 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Ramos | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| 9 | Rafael Leão | 2 | 4 | 2022 |
| 10 | Bernardo Silva | 1 | 11 | 2018-2022 |
FAQs About Portugal FIFA World Cup Records
Portugal achieved its best FIFA World Cup finish in 1966 after securing third place.
Eusébio and Cristiano Ronaldo are among Portugal’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorers.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Portugal.
Portugal’s biggest FIFA World Cup victory was a 7-0 win against North Korea in 2010.
Portugal has appeared in eight FIFA World Cup tournaments.