17 Oct 2024 Portugal are top of the Group 1 standings in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League A. They beat Poland by 3-1 and draw Scotland at 0-0 in away games. Ronaldo scored against Poland.

Portugal national football team, nicknamed The Seleção das Quinas, represents Portugal in men's international football. The Portugal team has a massive fan following all over the world majorly because of Cristiano Ronaldo. They have been a member of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) since 1954 and of FIFA since 1923. They have been crowned winners of the UEFA Euro Championship (2016) and UEFA Nations League (2018-19) once each. 

The Portugal national football team is currently ranked No. 8 in the latest FIFA rankings. Portugal's football team has notable rivalries with its European neighbors Spain (called the Iberian Derby), France and Brazil due to shared cultural traits and heritage. Roberto Martinez is the head coach of the Portugal national football team since 2023.

Portugal 2024-25 UEFA Nations League Squad

The 25-player Portugal squad for the UEFA Nations League contains 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 7 midfielders, and 7 forwards.

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Portugal 2024 Nations League Match Schedule

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Portugal Football Team - History

First international match played: 1-3 vs Spain at Madrid, Spain, on 18th Dec 1921

Biggest international win: 

8-0 vs Liechtenstein at Lisbon, Portugal, on 18th Nov 1994

8-0 vs Kuwait at Leiria, Portugal, on 19th Nov 2003

Biggest international loss: 0-10 vs England at Lisbon, Portugal, on 25th May 1947

Portugal Team in the Football World Cup

The Portugal football team has qualified for the past six editions of the Football World Cup. Since participating in its first World Cup in 1966, Portugal has been part of 8 World Cup finals played. In the 8 appearances in the Football World Cup so far, Portugal football team has a third place and a fourth place finish each.

Third place: 1966

Fourth place: 2006

Portugal Team in the UEFA European Championships

In the 9 appearances in the UEFA Championships so far, Portugal football team has 1 title win, 1 runners-up finish, and 3 semi-final finishes.

Winners: 2016

Runners-up: 2004

Semifinals: 1984, 2000, 2012

Portugal Team in the UEFA Nations League

In the previous 3 appearances in the UEFA Nations League, Portugal football team has 1 title win, and 2 group-stage finishes.

Winners: 2018-19

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Portugal Football Team Records and Statistics

Most Capped Players

Most Goals Scored

FAQs

Who is Portugal's top scorer?

Cristiano Ronaldo is Portugal's top scorer, with 133 goals in 216 appearances.

How many Ballon D'or does Portugal have?

3 Portugal players have won a total of 7 Ballon D'or titles. Cristiano Ronaldo has 5, Luis Figo and Eusebio has 1 each.

Has Portugal ever won FIFA World Cup?

No, Portugal has never won the FIFA World Cups. They have participated in 9 FIFA World Cups out of the 22 played. Their best-finishes have been 3rd place in 1966 and 4th in 2006 World Cup.

Who is Portugal's number 1 keeper?

Diego Costa is Portugal's number 1 keeper. He has 31 appearances for Portugal so far. Costa was instrumental in Portugal's quarterfinal finish in the 2024 Euro Cup.