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Portugal at FIFA World Cup 2026
Portugal qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group K opponents
Portugal plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Portugal fixtures
Portugal in the tournament
Portugal arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #6 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 88/100. UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 48-team format puts Portugal in Group K with Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #34, with Portugal the top-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Portugal squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 19, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Roberto Martinez
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, makes his sixth World Cup -- joining Luka Modric in that record bracket. Almost certainly his last. Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva orchestrate; PSG's Vitinha and João Neves bring the next generation through the middle. Portugal's ambition: beyond the quarter-finals, where they have stalled in three of the last four tournaments.
Goalkeepers4
- Diogo Costa(FC Porto)
- José Sá(Wolves)
- Rui Silva(Sporting CP)
- Ricardo Velho(Gençlerbirliği)
Defenders9
- Diogo Dalot(Manchester United)
- Matheus Nunes(Manchester City)
- Nélson Semedo(Fenerbahçe)
- João Cancelo(Barcelona)
- Nuno Mendes(Paris Saint-Germain)
- Gonçalo Inácio(Sporting CP)
- Renato Veiga(Villarreal)
- Rúben Dias(Manchester City)
- Tomás Araújo(Benfica)
Midfielders6
- Rúben Neves(Al-Hilal)
- Samuel Costa(Mallorca)
- João Neves(Paris Saint-Germain)
- Vitinha(Paris Saint-Germain)
- Bruno Fernandes(Manchester United)
- Bernardo Silva(Manchester City)
Forwards7
- João Félix(Al-Nassr)
- Francisco Trincão(Sporting CP)
- Francisco Conceição(Juventus)
- Pedro Neto(Chelsea)
- Rafael Leão(AC Milan)
- Gonçalo Ramos(Paris Saint-Germain)
- Cristiano RonaldoCaptain(Al-Nassr)Sixth World Cup at 41 -- a record shared with Modric; almost certainly his last
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Portugal analysis
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Frequently asked questions about Portugal
When does Portugal play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Portugal plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 17, 2026. The opener is against COD. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Portugal in at the World Cup 2026?
Portugal is in Group K alongside Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Portugal's FIFA ranking?
Portugal entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #6 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 10 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Portugal win the World Cup 2026?
Portugal's pre-tournament strength rating is 88/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are among the title favourites alongside the other top-strength sides. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.