Portugal

Where to Watch – Streaming Options

ServiceTypeCostDetails
RTP Free €0 Portugal's national public broadcaster holds primary World Cup rights. RTP airs all Seleção das Quinas national team fixtures free-to-air, including Group K matches vs DR Congo (June 17, Houston), vs Uzbekistan (June 23, Houston) and vs Colombia (June 28, Miami), plus key knockout matches and the final. Stream free via RTP Play on iOS, Android, Smart TVs and web.
SIC / SIC Radical Paid Included with cable subscription SIC Radical co-holds World Cup rights for Portugal, broadcasting additional group-stage matches beyond RTP's free-to-air selection. Available via cable subscription. Stream via the SIC Now app on iOS and Android. Includes Portuguese commentary and pre-match analysis for all Portugal fixtures shown on the channel.
DAZN Portugal Paid From ~€14.99/month DAZN holds streaming rights for the full World Cup tournament in Portugal. All 104 matches live and on-demand including all Seleção fixtures with Portuguese commentary. Available on iOS, Android, Smart TVs and web. The only platform to stream every single match in Portugal.
Portugal National Football Team – FIFA Ranking #5 · World Cup 2026
FIFA Ranking
#5[1]
World Cup Appearances
Best Result
Third Place
1966

Country

  • CapitalLisbon
  • Population~10.3 million
  • ContinentEurope
  • ConfederationUEFA
  • National associationFPF – Federação Portuguesa de Futebol

World Cup history

  • Titles: 0
    Portugal has never won the FIFA World Cup
  • Total appearances: 8[2]
    Eusébio's Portugal of 1966, Figo's generation and Ronaldo's era — three distinct golden generations, each falling short of the ultimate prize
  • 1966
    Third place — Eusébio's tournament
    Portugal's finest World Cup — Eusébio top scored with nine goals, Portugal beat North Korea 5–3 from 3–0 down, and finished third at Wembley
  • 2022
    Quarter-finals
    Eliminated by Morocco — Ronaldo benched controversially — but Portugal's squad depth showed a team ready to contend beyond the Ronaldo era
  • 2026
    Sixth World Cup — squad in transition
    Ronaldo's sixth and likely final tournament — a squad that combines his experience with extraordinary emerging talent across every position

Head coach

RM
Roberto Martínez
Since 2022[4]

Experienced Belgian manager who has developed Portugal into a deeper, more collective team while maintaining Ronaldo's central role. Known for attacking, possession-based football with tactical flexibility — has integrated a brilliant new generation alongside experienced veterans and built a team greater than the sum of its parts.[5]

Key players

Forward

Cristiano Ronaldo ↗

The greatest goal-scorer in football history — his sixth World Cup, a record. Still contributing at Al-Nassr and still entirely capable of decisive moments on the biggest stage. The motivation of ending his World Cup career with the only trophy that has eluded him will be enormous.

Attacking Midfielder

Bruno Fernandes ↗

Manchester United's creative captain and engine — one of the best attacking midfielders in world football. Goals, assists, set-pieces and sheer intensity define his contribution, both at club and international level.

Centre-back

Rúben Dias ↗

One of Europe's elite centre-backs at Manchester City — composed, commanding in the air and technically excellent. A natural defensive leader who organises the entire back line with authority and intelligence.

Winger

Rafael Leão ↗

Explosive and dynamic left winger at AC Milan — one of Serie A's most dangerous players when in full flow. Brings blistering pace, individual skill and genuine end product to Portugal's already loaded attack.

Midfielder

Bernardo Silva ↗

Technically flawless and relentlessly hard-working midfield attacker at Manchester City. Creates space, combines brilliantly with those around him and scores important goals — the glue that holds Portugal's attack together.

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