FIFA World Cup 2026
Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Portugal is a southwestern European republic on the Atlantic, the westernmost mainland state of the continent, Portuguese‑speaking, with Lisbon on the Tagus estuary as its capital and a maritime history from Age of Discoveries to today’s tech and tourism economy.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Continent
- Europe
- Federation
- UEFA (Europe)
- Group
- K
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #6
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1143
- Population
- 10,567,000
- Languages
- Portuguese (official)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Area
- 92,090 km²
- Highest point
- Mount Pico (2,351 m)
- Climate
- Oceanic north-west; Mediterranean interior south
- Land borders
- Spain
Football facts
- Appearances
- 8
- Best result
- Third place (1966)
- Top scorer
- Eusébio (9)
- Debut
- 1966
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: red
World Cup history
8 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Quarter-finals |
| 2018 | Round of 16 |
| 2014 | Group stage |
| 2010 | Round of 16 |
| 2006 | Fourth place |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 1986 | Group stage |
| 1966 | Third place |