Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA ranking: 5
Group: K
Confederation: UEFA
Coach: Roberto Martinez
World Cup titles: 0
Best result: Third place (1966)

History

Portugal's best World Cup result remains third place in 1966, where a team built around Ballon d'Or winner Eusebio defeated Brazil and North Korea before losing to host England in the semi-final. They returned to form in 2006, finishing fourth under Luiz Felipe Scolari. Portugal have never won the World Cup. Notable other appearances include the round of 16 in 2018 and the quarter-finals in 2022. The 2026 tournament is Portugal's ninth World Cup appearance.

Qualification

Portugal qualified directly by winning UEFA qualifying Group F, which contained Hungary, the Republic of Ireland, and Armenia. They sealed first place with a 9-1 victory over Armenia on Matchday 10. Despite a defeat to the Republic of Ireland during the campaign, Portugal topped the group comfortably. Additionally, Portugal won the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, further underlining their strong form in the build-up to the tournament.

Preparation

In the March 2026 international window, Portugal drew 0-0 with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca and beat the United States 2-0 in Atlanta. Roberto Martinez named a 27-man preliminary squad on 19 May 2026, one more than the standard 26, with the extra spot dedicated as an honorary tribute to Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in 2025. Portugal opened their pre-tournament camp on 1 June at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, with Martinez running the first session in front of 23 of the 27 players, Cristiano Ronaldo included; the four PSG players from the Champions League final join later. Portugal play warm-up friendlies against Chile on June 6 at the Estadio Nacional in Oeiras and against Nigeria on June 10 at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa in Leiria before flying to their World Cup base camp at Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Cristiano Ronaldo, heading to his sixth World Cup, is included in the squad.

Latest news

Portugal open pre-World Cup camp at Cidade do Futebol with 23 of 27 players

Mon 1 Jun · matches

Portugal began their 2026 World Cup preparation camp on Monday 1 June at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras. Roberto Martinez led the first session with 23 of the 27 called-up players present, including Cristiano Ronaldo. The four PSG players who reached the Champions League final (Vitinha, Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes and Goncalo Ramos) join the squad later.

bolavip.com · 2026-06-02
theportugalpost.com · 2026-06-02

Portugal confirm World Cup base camp at Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens

Mon 1 Jun · general

Portugal's tournament base camp for the 2026 World Cup is Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where the squad will train throughout the group stage. The 82-acre site offers seven lighted fields plus a temporary building with gym, recovery and meeting rooms; Real Madrid had used the facility the previous year.

wflx.com · 2026-06-02
sportstravelmagazine.com · 2026-06-02

Squad

Player	Position	Club
Diogo Costa	GK	FC Porto
José Sá	GK	Wolverhampton Wanderers
Rui Silva	GK	Sporting CP
Rúben Dias	DF	Manchester City
João Cancelo	DF	FC Barcelona
Nuno Mendes	DF	Paris Saint-Germain
Diogo Dalot	DF	Manchester United
Gonçalo Inácio	DF	Sporting CP
Nélson Semedo	DF	Fenerbahce
Tomás Araújo	DF	Benfica
Renato Veiga	DF	Villarreal
Matheus Nunes	DF	Manchester City
Bruno Fernandes	MF	Manchester United
Bernardo Silva	MF	Manchester City
João Neves	MF	Paris Saint-Germain
Vitinha	MF	Paris Saint-Germain
Rúben Neves	MF	Al Hilal
Samú Costa	MF	RCD Mallorca
Cristiano Ronaldo	FW	Al Nassr
Rafael Leão	FW	AC Milan
Gonçalo Ramos	FW	Paris Saint-Germain
Pedro Neto	FW	Chelsea
Francisco Trincão	FW	Sporting CP
João Félix	FW	Al Nassr
Gonçalo Guedes	FW	Real Sociedad
Francisco Conceição	FW	Juventus