Portugal national soccer team biography
Portugal national soccer team roster.
Portugal
Considering their immense success in recent history, it may surprise you to hear that Portugal wasn’t always a football powerhouse.
Portugal national soccer team biography
Out of the 16 World Cups organized during the 20th century, Portugal only qualified for two. With the arrival of the golden generation in the mid-90s, however, things took a promising turn. From that point onwards, the team continued to improve on a regular basis, a process which eventually culminated in their victory at the Euro 2016.
Main trophies
UEFA European Championship: 1
Player records
Most games played: Cristiano Ronaldo (173, in 2021)
Top goalscorer: Cristiano Ronaldo (103, in 2021)
Stats
Cristiano Ronaldo in the national dress in 2018.
History
Foundation and early history
The football federation of Portugal was founded in 1914.
The official name of the federation was União Portuguesa de Futebol, and their main goal was to promote national tournaments. Unfortunately, the WWI outbreak stopped those plans in their tracks fo