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Portugal men's team have qualified for the final phase of the FIFA World Cup on eight occasions: in 1966, 1986, 2002 and every final phase held since. Their best performance, as of 2022, is the third place in 1966; they also finished fourth in 2006 .
- Third place in 1966
The team that wins the final receives the FIFA World Cup Trophy, and its name is engraved on the bottom side of the trophy. Of 80 different nations that have appeared in the tournament, 13 have made it to the final, and 8 have won.
At the World Cup, the team started out with three wins in the group stage after they beat Hungary 3–1, Bulgaria 3–0, and two-time defending champions Brazil 3–1. Secondly, they beat quarter-finalists North Korea 5–3, with Eusébio getting four markers to overturn a 3–0 deficit.
The 1958 qualifiers saw the team record their first victory in the competition (3-0 against Italy), but their World Cup hopes were dashed by a defeat to Northern Ireland. From 1960 onward, Portugal was able to compete in the European Championship qualifiers as well.
Dec 11, 2022 · Portugal kicked off their tournament in Qatar with a nervous 3-2 win over Ghana. A crunch match against Uruguay was next up before Portugal rounded off group-stage action against South Korea.
Nov 7, 2022 · PORTO, PORTUGAL - MARCH 29: Bruno Fernandes (2-R) of Portugal celebrates with teammates after scores his sides second goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier knockout round play-off...
FIFA World Cup winners: Why Brazilians are unique and Germany, Italy relentless - full roll of honour. Brazil have won the FIFA World Cup five times, the most in history, while Germany and Italy have won it four times each. Get the complete list of champions.
