Portugal
Portugal arrives at the 2026 World Cup with 8 appearances in the FIFA World Cup and a best historic result of 3er lugar (1966). It belongs to the UEFA (Europe) confederation and currently sits at #5 in the FIFA ranking, which places it as one of world football’s elite powers. In the 2026 World Cup draw it was placed in Group K alongside Congo DR (#46 FIFA), Uzbekistán (#51 FIFA), Colombia (#14 FIFA). On paper, this is a balanced group, with a real chance to fight for a knockout-stage berth. Colombia stands out as the group’s benchmark by ranking, while Uzbekistán closes the section at #51. Portugal is one of the 16 European representatives at the 2026 World Cup, the first edition expanded to 48 national teams. With its FIFA ranking and international track record, Portugal arrives as a genuine title contender and a fixture for the late stages of the tournament. On FutbolQuiniela you can follow the full schedule of Portugal at the 2026 World Cup, browse its squad, check its recent form and make match-by-match predictions to compete in the quiniela.
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Cuartos de finalPortugal entra en una nueva era post-Ronaldo con Bruno Fernandes como capitán y Diogo Jota como referencia ofensiva. La calidad del fútbol portugués los llevará a cuartos, donde la diferencia con los gigantes se notará.
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Recent form · last matches
Squad · 36 players
News · Portugal
Souza’s representatives have travelled to Portugal to hold talks with ‘this’ team
Yardbarker·28 Jul 2026
Italy approach Andrea Pirlo for head coach role with eye on 2030 World Cup
Malayala Manorama·25 Jul 2026
Blackburn Rovers' Portugal squad with two surprise absentees
Lancashire Telegraph·20 Jul 2026
Onmanorama readers back Argentina to retain FIFA World Cup title ahead of final against Spain
Malayala Manorama·19 Jul 2026