Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sixth World Cup And Portugal’s Search For A First Title
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The Seleção das Quinas chase their first World Cup title.
Head Coach
Roberto Martínez leads Portugal into World Cup 2026 with one of the deepest squads in the tournament. His team blends possession, creative midfield play and explosive attacking transitions.
World Cup Group
June 17: Portugal vs DR Congo — Houston Stadium
June 23: Portugal vs Uzbekistan — Houston Stadium
June 27: Colombia vs Portugal — Miami Stadium
World Cup History
Portugal will play in its ninth FIFA World Cup and seventh consecutive edition. Its best result remains third place in 1966.
A Squad Built To Win
Portugal arrives at World Cup 2026 with experience, balance and star power in every line. Cristiano Ronaldo is set for a historic sixth World Cup, while a new generation featuring elite talent gives the Seleção das Quinas genuine title ambitions.
After sealing qualification with a 9-1 victory over Armenia, Portugal heads to North America believing this could be the squad that finally wins the country’s first World Cup.
Portugal World Cup Facts
- Confederation: UEFA
- World Cup Appearances: 9
- Best Result: Third place (1966)
- Last Appearance: Qatar 2022 quarter-finals
- First Appearance: England 1966
- All-Time World Cup Top Scorer: Eusébio, 9 goals
- Most World Cup Appearances: Cristiano Ronaldo, 22
Players To Watch
Cristiano Ronaldo
The captain prepares for a sixth World Cup and another chance to chase the only major trophy missing from his career.
Bruno Fernandes
The creative engine of Portugal’s midfield, capable of scoring and assisting in decisive moments.
Vitinha
A technically brilliant midfielder who gives Portugal control, rhythm and press resistance.
Portugal’s Greatest World Cup Moment
Portugal’s greatest World Cup campaign came on debut in 1966. Led by the legendary Eusébio, the team defeated Brazil in the group stage, reached the semi-finals and finished third.
Forty years later, Portugal reached another semi-final in 2006, powered by a dramatic knockout-stage run that included wins over the Netherlands and England.
Biggest World Cup Win
Portugal’s largest World Cup victory came in South Africa 2010, when it defeated North Korea 7-0. Six Portuguese players scored that night, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Goalkeepers
#1 Diogo Costa (FC Porto, Portugal) – 188 cm
#13 José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, England) – 192 cm
#22 Rui Silva (Sporting CP, Portugal) – 191 cm
#18 Ricardo Velho Neto (Chelsea FC, England) – 174 cm
Defenders
#2 Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahçe SK, Türkiye) – 179 cm
#3 Rúben Dias (Manchester City FC, England) – 187 cm
#4 Tomás Araújo (SL Benfica, Portugal) – 187 cm
#5 Diogo Dalot (Manchester United FC, England) – 184 cm
#6 Matheus Nunes (Manchester City FC, England) – 183 cm
#12 Renato Veiga (Villarreal CF, Spain) – 188 cm
#14 Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP, Portugal) – 185 cm
#20 João Cancelo (FC Barcelona, Spain) – 173 cm
#25 Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, France) – 177 cm
Midfielders
#8 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United FC, England) – 183 cm
#10 Bernardo Silva (Manchester City FC, England) – 173 cm
#15 João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain, France) – 171 cm
#21 Rúben Neves (Al Hilal SFC, Saudi Arabia) – 183 cm
#23 Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain, France) – 170 cm
#24 Samuel Costa (RC Mallorca, Spain) – 185 cm
Forwards
#7 Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr FC, Saudi Arabia) – 185 cm
#9 Gonçalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain, France) – 185 cm
#11 João Félix (Al Nassr FC, Saudi Arabia) – 179 cm
#16 Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP, Portugal) – 184 cm
#17 Rafael Leão (AC Milan, Italy) – 188 cm
#19 Pedro Neto (Chelsea FC, England) – 174 cm
#26 Francisco Conceição (Juventus FC, Italy) – 166 cm
#18 Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad, Spain) – 179 cm
Head Coach
Roberto Martínez (Spain)
