Portugal 2026 World Cup Stats
Portugal arrive at the 2026 World Cup with one of the most complete squads in international football, blending elite technical quality with growing tactical maturity. A theory that is backed up by their shortening World Cup odds.
The Seleção have become consistent contenders in major tournaments, and under Roberto Martínez they have developed greater balance between possession control and attacking directness.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes remains the creative heartbeat of the team, providing goals, assists and leadership from midfield and attack. Bernardo Silva continues to offer intelligence and versatility in advanced roles, while Rafael Leão provides explosive pace and direct attacking threat. At the back, Ruben Dias anchors the defence with authority and composure, giving Portugal a solid foundation.
Portugal qualified comfortably through UEFA competition and enter the tournament with genuine expectations of going deep. Although the Spain World Cup stats and France World Cup stats fare much better than Portugal’s, Roberto Martinez’s charges are widely viewed as legitimate contenders for the World Cup title.
Portugal Stats Summary
- Portugal World Cup fixtures: DR Congo on June 17 at the NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas (6pm), Uzbekistan on June 23 at the NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas (6pm) and Colombia on June 27 at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida (12:30am).
- Portugal qualifying record: 1st in Group F, UEFA qualifying
- Portugal captain: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Portugal World Cup odds: 8/1
- Portugal to win Group J: 4/9
- Portugal star player: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Portugal player to watch: Vitinha
- Portugal World Cup best finish: 3rd in 1966
- Portugal World Cup appearances: 9 (including 2026)
- Portugal World Cup matches played: 35
- Portugal World Cup matches won: 17
- Portugal World Cup matches drawn: 6
- Portugal World Cup matches lost: 12
- Portugal World Cup goals scored: 61
- Portugal World Cup matches conceded: 41
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