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)
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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 Porto2610—
    Rui SilvaSporting CP3120
    José SáWolverhampton Wanderers3210

    Defenders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Rúben DiasManchester City288—
    Gonçalo InácioSporting CP2481
    João CanceloFC Barcelona3192
    Nuno MendesParis Saint-Germain23164
    Diogo DalotManchester United26133
    Nélson SemedoFenerbahçe3200
    Matheus NunesManchester City27101
    Tomás AraújoBenfica23110
    Renato VeigaVillarreal222—

    Midfielders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    VitinhaParis Saint-Germain25172
    João NevesParis Saint-Germain2100
    Bruno FernandesManchester United3110255
    Rúben NevesAl Hilal289—
    Samú CostaMallorca2520
    Bernardo SilvaManchester City3110—

    Forwards

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Cristiano Ronaldo(C)Al Nassr40220138
    Francisco TrincãoSporting CP2690
    João FélixAl Nassr2620
    Gonçalo RamosParis Saint-Germain24123
    Pedro NetoChelsea25121
    Francisco ConceiçãoJuventus2300
    Rafael LeãoAC Milan26103
    Gonçalo GuedesReal Sociedad29——

    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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