9
WC Appearances
including 2026
3rd Place
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#6
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Portugal
Portugal arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Cristiano Ronaldo at the helm in what is expected to be his final tournament - a swansong for the most prolific international scorer in men's football history. Coach Roberto Martínez has built a tactically fluid squad with enormous depth and quality behind the veteran captain, including the elegant Bruno Fernandes, the mercurial João Félix, and the pacey Rafael Leão. Group K against Colombia, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo should be negotiated comfortably, giving Portugal the platform for a serious knockout campaign. Ronaldo's hunger for a first World Cup title to complete his trophy cabinet adds extraordinary motivation to the Portuguese camp.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Seleção das Quinas base in Palm Beach Gardens at a county sports park. South Florida heat and humidity mirror summer Lisbon, and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami is 90 minutes south for Group K fixtures.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Portugal stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Palm Beach Gardens to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Ricardo Velho
Renato Veiga
Mateus Fernandes
Gonçalo Ramos
Francisco Conceição
Head Coach
Roberto Martínez
2026 Group
Group K
Portugal at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Quarterfinal | |
| 2018 | Round of 16 | |
| 2014 | Group Stage | |
| 2010 | Round of 16 | |
| 2006 | 4th Place | 🥉 |
| 2002 | Group Stage | |
| 1986 | Round of 16 | |
| 1966 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1934 | Round of 16 |
9 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Portugal
Portugal World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Portugal in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Portugal is in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo.
Who is the manager of Portugal at the 2026 World Cup?+
Roberto Martínez manages Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Portugal's FIFA ranking?+
Portugal is ranked #6 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Portugal played in?+
Portugal has appeared in 9 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is 3rd Place.
When does Portugal play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Portugal's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 17 vs DR Congo; June 23 vs Uzbekistan; June 27 vs Colombia. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Portugal's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Portugal include Ricardo Velho, Renato Veiga, Mateus Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Francisco Conceição.
Where is Portugal's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Portugal will be based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (USA), training at Gardens North County District Park. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.