Despite some late hiccups, Portugal have confidently qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Seleção das Quinas are dreaming of creating history in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Portugal were in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification (UEFA), where they competed against Armenia, Hungary, and the Republic of Ireland. After winning their first three matches, Portugal had a 2-2 home draw against Hungary and a 2-0 away defeat against the Republic of Ireland before thrashing Armenia by 9-1 to secure their direct qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
With four wins, one draw, and one loss, Portugal finished Group F on top of the points table with 13 points.
Portugal's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification UEFA Group F
Armenia 0 – 5 Portugal
Hungary 2 – 3 Portugal
Portugal 1 – 0 Republic of Ireland
Portugal 2 – 2 Hungary
Republic of Ireland 2 – 0 Portugal
Portugal 9 – 1 Armenia
Portugal's Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Stats
Matches played: 6
Won: 4
Drawn: 1
Lost: 1
Goals Scored: 20
Goals Conceded: 7
Leading Goal Scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo – 5 goals
Portugal FIFA World Cup records
Two-time Semi-finalists Portugal are dreaming of creating history with the golden generation. The 1966 WC third-placed team and the 2006 WC fourth-placed team are ready to begin their seventh consecutive FIFA World Cup journey, which will also be their ninth overall WC journey.
Portugal group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
In the FIFA World Cup 2026, Portugal will start from Group K, where they will compete with DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia.
June 17: Portugal vs DR Congo at NRG Stadium, Houston (12:00 local time)
June 23: Portugal vs Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium, Houston (12:00 local time)
June 27: Colombia vs Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (19:30 local time)
