Goals from centre-backs Diana Gomes and Carole Costa (penalty) gave Portugal women a 2-1 victory over Cameroon in New Zealand and qualification to the World Cup for the first time in the history of the female Seleção.
Gomes put Franciso Neto’s team ahead midway through the first half but a dominant Portugal were unable to convert multiple chances to increase their lead and were made to pay when Ajara Nchout equalised for Cameroon with a fine shot on the turn in the 89th minute.
But a stoppage time penalty, coolly converted by Carole Costa, gave the Seleção victory and triggered wild celebrations at the final whistle with tears aplenty as the emotional players realised their dream of playing on the highest stage.
Spaniard presented as new Portugal coach 
Former Belgium manager Roberto Martínez has reached a verbal agreement to take over as Portugal’s new coach, according to reports.
The Portuguese national team parted ways with head coach Fernando Santos in mid-December after an eight-year reign. The lengthy spell that has elapsed without a successor being named has fuelled the rumour mill surrounding the main choices and options open to the FPF.
Another World Cup quest has come to a close for Portugal, with the inevitable fallout from a quarter-final defeat to Morocco at Qatar 2022 leading to changes being made on and off the field.