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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 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.
Following the World Cup, Portugal won the inaugural UEFA Nations League beating the Netherlands at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, with the only being scored by Gonçalo Guedes in the 60th minute.
Portugal finished first place in Group D of the World Cup finals, with victories over Angola (1–0, goal from Pauleta, the leading goalscorer in the World Cup qualifiers), Iran (2–0, scored by Deco, and Cristiano Ronaldo) and Mexico (2–1, goals from Maniche and Simão).
Information about Portugal National Soccer Team and its performance in the FIFA World Cups with appearances in the WC, games, goals scored, history, standings and more.
Aug 15, 2022 · Portugal qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup but was eliminated in the round of 16 in a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay. In 2018, Portugal was announced as the host of the Nations League Finals, as it won against Italy and Poland in the UEFA Nations League.
Dec 11, 2022 · Portugal World Cup history. Portugal's talented stars have shone for their clubs, but there has been a history of underperformance on the international scene, and their attempt to send...
