Portugal Portugal at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History

    FIFA Ranking4th
    ConfederationUEFA
    ManagerRoberto Martínez
    CaptainCristiano Ronaldo
    NicknameSeleção das Quinas
    World Cup Titles0
    World Cup Appearances8
    Best Finish3rd place (1966)
    2022 World CupQuarterfinals — lost to Morocco
    2026 GroupGroup K (Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo)
    Portugal

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    Portugal Official Squad — World Cup 2026

    26 players · Announced May 19, 2026 by Roberto Martínez

    This is the official 26-man roster submitted by Roberto Martínez for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Goalkeepers

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Diogo CostaFC Porto0350
    Rui SilvaSporting CP080
    José SáWolverhampton Wanderers040

    Defenders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Rúben DiasManchester City0652
    Gonçalo InácioSporting CP0181
    João CanceloFC Barcelona06211
    Nuno MendesParis Saint-Germain0361
    Diogo DalotManchester United0370
    Nélson SemedoFenerbahçe0380
    Matheus NunesManchester City0181
    Tomás AraújoBenfica060
    Renato VeigaVillarreal080

    Midfielders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    VitinhaParis Saint-Germain0272
    João NevesParis Saint-Germain0181
    Bruno FernandesManchester United08227
    Rúben NevesAl Hilal0501
    Samú CostaMallorca060
    Bernardo SilvaManchester City09512

    Forwards

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Cristiano Ronaldo(C)Al Nassr0220138
    Francisco TrincãoSporting CP0122
    João FélixAl Nassr0457
    Gonçalo RamosParis Saint-Germain0228
    Pedro NetoChelsea0182
    Francisco ConceiçãoJuventus0143
    Rafael LeãoAC Milan0364
    Gonçalo GuedesReal Sociedad0457

    Notable absentees

    In memoriam — Diogo Jota (1996–2025). The squad was unveiled with the slogan "27+1" as a posthumous tribute to Diogo Jota, who died July 3, 2025 alongside his brother André Silva. His shirt will travel with the squad in spirit.

    Cristiano Ronaldo at 41 heads to his RECORD-TYING sixth World Cup — joining Lionel Messi and Guillermo Ochoa as the only men to play in six. This is widely expected to be his final World Cup. Portugal enter Group K as serious contenders after winning the 2025 UEFA Nations League. They have never won the World Cup despite producing two Ballon d'Or winners (Eusébio, Ronaldo). Coach Roberto Martínez quoted Portuguese musician Pedro Abrunhosa at the FPF headquarters in Oeiras: "Let's do what has never been done before" — meaning win Portugal's first World Cup.

    PlayerClubReason
    Diogo JotaLiverpoolTragically deceased July 3, 2025 in a traffic accident in Zamora, Spain, alongside his brother André Silva. The '27+1' squad designation honours his memory.
    Mateus FernandesWest HamSurprise omission despite featuring in March friendlies vs Mexico and USA
    João PalhinhaTottenham (loan)Biggest midfield surprise — left out despite Premier League pedigree
    António SilvaBenficaDefensive omission, replaced by Tomás Araújo
    Pedro Gonçalves 'Pote'Sporting CPLeft out despite consistent club form
    Ricardo HortaBragaVeteran forward overlooked
    PaulinhoTolucaOverlooked despite excellent form in Liga MX
    Ricardo VelhoGençlerbirliğiNamed as standby (4th) goalkeeper — travels with squad but not on official FIFA list barring injury
    Eli Junior KroupiBournemouthChose to represent France over Portugal earlier in 2026
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