Portugal World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Portugal are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group H alongside Turkey, Australia, Czechia. Here is everything you need to know about Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Portugal World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #5 |
| Group | Group H |
| Group Opponents | Turkey, Australia, Czechia |
| Head Coach | Roberto Martínez |
| Star Player | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| World Cup Appearances | 9 |
| Best Result | Third Place (1966) |
Portugal 2026 World Cup Squad
Portugal named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Patrício, José Sá
Defenders: João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Pepe, Danilo Pereira, Nuno Mendes, Raphaël Guerreiro
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, João Palhinha, Vitinha, Rúben Neves, João Neves
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leão, Diogo Jota, Pedro Neto, Gonçalo Ramos, Francisco Conceição
Portugal World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Portugal vs Turkey | TBC |
| June 19 | Portugal vs Czechia | TBC |
| June 24 | Portugal vs Australia | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Cristiano Ronaldo
The greatest scorer in football history makes what is almost certainly his final World Cup appearance at 41 years old. Ronaldo’s desire, leadership and incredible fitness make him still a dangerous player. The whole world will be watching every time he steps on the pitch.
Bruno Fernandes
The Manchester United captain is Portugal’s creative force. His passing, shooting and ability to deliver in big moments make him the most important player for Roberto Martínez’s side after Ronaldo.
Rafael Leão
The AC Milan winger is one of the most exciting players in world football. His pace, skill and direct style of play make him a nightmare for defenders and a key weapon for Portugal going forward.
Portugal World Cup History
Portugal’s best World Cup performance was third place in 1966 in England, led by the legendary Eusébio. More recently they reached the semifinal in 2006 under Luís Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo. They won Euro 2016 which remains their greatest international achievement. Despite having world-class players for decades they have never won the World Cup.
How Did Portugal Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Portugal qualified through UEFA European qualifying, winning their group. With a squad full of Premier League and Champions League regulars they qualified comfortably and are one of the strongest European sides at the tournament.
Portugal World Cup 2026 Prediction
Portugal are a dangerous team at World Cup 2026 with genuine potential to go deep into the knockout rounds. Bruno Fernandes and Leão can hurt any team. However everything depends on whether Ronaldo can still perform at this level at 41 years old.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Portugal at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
