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Portugal World Cup 2026.The Portugal World Cup 2026 team is set to begin their matches on 17 June 2026. Portugal will face DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K. Portugal’s best World Cup finish was third place in 1966.
Follow Portugal’s World Cup 2026 journey on SportPesa. Christiano Ronaldo will lead the team in his 6th and last World Cup. Find all you need to know about the Portugal national team’s World Cup 2026 chances, analysis, latest results, fixtures, and squad analysis here.
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Portugal team profile overview
| Team | Portugal national football team |
| Nickname | A Seleção das Quinas, selection of the shields. |
| Governing body | Portuguese Football Federation |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Head coach | Roberto Martínez |
| Captain | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| FIFA ranking | 5th in the world entering the tournament |
| World Cup Appearances | 9 |
| Best World Cup finish | Third Place, in 1966 |
| Last World Cup finish | Quarter-finals in 2022 |
| Current qualification streak | 7 consecutive World Cups, since 2002 |
Portugal World Cup 2026 qualification
Despite an inconsistent form, Portugal won direct entry to the FIFA World Cup 2026. In the 6 matches played, A Seleção das Quinas won 4, drew 1 and lost 1. They topped the UEFA Group F table with 13 points.
Portugal World Cup 2026 group
Portugal is in Group K of the World Cup. Also in the Portugal World Cup 2026 group are DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia. Learn about each team, their fixtures and World Cup chances on Sportpesa.
Download SP Score for Portugal World Cup 2026 winner odds. Below, browse Portugal’s player statistics.
Portugal World Cup 2026 fixtures and match schedule
Group K matches will be contested from June 17 to June 27 2026. Portugal vs Colombia on June 27 is reportedly the most anticipated group stage match. The table below shows the Portugal World Cup 2026 fixtures.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (SAST) |
| 17 June | Portugal vs DR Congo | Houston Stadium, Houston, USA | 8:00 PM |
| 23 June | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston, USA | 8:00 PM |
| 28 June | Colombia vs Portugal | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA | 2:30 AM |
Portugal Results at FIFA World Cup 2026
Sportpesa brings you the Portugal World Cup 2026 results in real time, featuring the live scores, opponents and post-match analysis. Get the results in the table here.
| Date | Match | Results | Time (SAST) |
| 17 June | Portugal vs DR Congo | – | 8:00 PM |
| 23 June | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | – | 8:00 PM |
| 28 June | Colombia vs Portugal | – | 2:30 AM |
Portugal World Cup 2026 table and standings
Sportpesa has got you covered on the Portugal World Cup 2026 schedule, results, table and standings. Get Portugal’s standings in the table below.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup Group Stages Schedule 2026 – Full Fixtures, Dates & Group Breakdown
Portugal World Cup 2026 squad
Coach Roberto Martinez announced the Portugal squad for the 2026 World Cup on 19 May 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo captains A Seleção for the 19th year. Key players include Bruno Fernandes, Bernado Silver, Ruben Dias, and Joao Felix. Browse the table below for the Portugal World Cup 2026 players.
| Player | Position | Jersey # | Club |
| Diogo Costa | Goalkeeper | 1 | FC Porto |
| José Sá | Goalkeeper | 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| Rui Silva | Goalkeeper | 22 | Sporting CP |
| Nélson Semedo | Defender | 2 | Fenerbahçe |
| Rúben Dias | Defender | 3 | Manchester City |
| Tomás Araújo | Defender | 4 | Benfica |
| Diogo Dalot | Defender | 5 | Manchester United |
| Matheus Nunes | Midfielder | 6 | Manchester City |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Forward | 7 | Al-Nassr |
| Bruno Fernandes | Midfielder | 8 | Manchester United |
| Gonçalo Ramos | Forward | 9 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Bernardo Silva | Midfielder | 10 | Manchester City |
| João Félix | Forward | 11 | Al-Nassr |
| Renato Veiga | Defender | 13 | Villarreal |
| Gonçalo Inácio | Defender | 14 | Sporting CP |
| João Neves | Midfielder | 15 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Francisco Trincão | Forward | 16 | Sporting CP |
| Rafael Leão | Forward | 17 | AC Milan |
| Pedro Neto | Forward | 18 | Chelsea |
| Gonçalo Guedes | Forward | 19 | Real Sociedad |
| João Cancelo | Defender | 20 | Barcelona |
| Rúben Neves | Midfielder | 21 | Al-Hilal |
| Vitinha | Midfielder | 23 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Samú Costa | Midfielder | 24 | Mallorca |
| Nuno Mendes | Defender | 25 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Francisco Conceição | Forward | 26 | Juventus |
Portugal World Cup 2026 coaches and technical bench
Spanish coach Roberto Martinez leads A Seleção das Quinas to their ninth World Cup. Portugal’s technical team includes coaches and staff to help the team manage different facets of the game, including health and nutrition. The table below is a guide to Portugal’s 2026 World Cup technical bench.
| Head Coach | Roberto Martínez |
| Assistant Coach | Rui Jorge |
| Assistant Coach | Paulo Bento |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Nuno Santos |
| Fitness Coach | Vítor Frade |
| Team Doctor | João Pimenta |
| Lead Physiotherapist | Miguel Duarte |
| Physiotherapist | Carlos Mendes |
| Performance Analyst | Pedro Almeida |
| Nutritionist | Ana Silva |
| Video Analyst | Tiago Fernandes |
Portugal World Cup 2026 statistics
Get the full Portugal statistics and team breakdown on SportPesa, including the minutes played, goals scored, assists, yellow cards, red cards and injury statuses. The SP Score app is a comprehensive guide with accurate Portugal World Cup 2026 predictions and statistics.
| Player | Position | Minutes Played | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Injury Status |
| Diogo Costa | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Sá | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rui Silva | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nélson Semedo | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rúben Dias | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomás Araújo | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diogo Dalot | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Renato Veiga | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Inácio | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Cancelo | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nuno Mendes | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matheus Nunes | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bruno Fernandes | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bernardo Silva | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Neves | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rúben Neves | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vitinha | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samú Costa | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Ramos | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Félix | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco Trincão | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rafael Leão | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Neto | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Guedes | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco Conceição | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Portugal World Cup 2026 predictions, betting tips, and odds
Portugal World Cup 2026 odds place them behind Spain and France, but squarely in the next group of contenders. A Seleção das Quinas is predicted to top Group K, though with a smaller margin than teams like Argentina or Spain. An advancement to the round of 16 is in the cards, but where Portugal goes from there will become clearer after the teams’ tournament form is assessed.
Get the Portugal World Cup 2026 betting tips on SportPesa.
Why Portugal is the top World Cup 2026 dark horse
Coach Roberto Martinez proved his mettle by deploying Portugal’s midfield talent to win the 2025 UEFA Nations League. While most Portugal World Cup 2026 analysis has focused on Cristiano Ronaldo, the team has proven it can play without him. The World Cup’s expanded format gives Portugal ample room to find its form before meeting rivals like Spain.
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FAQs on Portugal World Cup 2026
Can Ronaldo play in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup 2026 is a done deal. He was chosen as part of Roberto Martinez’s 26-man roster. This will be Ronaldo’s final World Cup.
What is Portugal’s starting lineup for the World Cup 2026?
Portugal’s starting lineup is projected to use either the 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 setup. It will feature goalkeeper Diogo Costa, centre-back Rúben Dias, right-winger Bernardo Silva, and striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
Can Ronaldo reach 1000 goals in the World Cup 2026?
For Ronaldo to reach 1000 goals, he would have to score around 30 at the World Cup. Since this is statistically improbable, Ronaldo could instead reach the milestone later in 2026 or 2027.
Conclusion
The Portugal World Cup 2026 team has flown under the radar due to the focus on Cristiano Ronaldo. A Seleção das Quinas has repeatedly shown that it has the mettle to win major trophies like the World Cup. Bet on popular games in the 2026 World Cup on SportPesa.
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