No, Portugal have never won the FIFA World Cup. In nine appearances, their best finish is third place in 1966, when Eusébio scored nine goals and finished as the tournament’s top scorer. The closest they have come since is fourth place in 2006.
Their latest attempt ended on 6 July 2026, when Spain won 1-0 in the round of 16 in Arlington, Texas, with a stoppage-time goal from Mikel Merino. It was Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup match.
Below: every Portugal World Cup campaign at a glance, the near misses that still hurt, and the trophies Portugal have won instead.
| World Cup | Portugal’s finish |
|---|---|
| 2026 (USA, Canada, Mexico) | Round of 16 (lost 1-0 to Spain) |
| 2022 (Qatar) | Quarter-finals |
| 2018 (Russia) | Round of 16 |
| 2014 (Brazil) | Group stage |
| 2010 (South Africa) | Round of 16 |
| 2006 (Germany) | Fourth place |
| 2002 (South Korea and Japan) | Group stage |
| 1986 (Mexico) | Group stage |
| 1966 (England) | Third place |
Have Portugal ever won the World Cup in football history?
No, Portugal has never won the World Cup. Portugal have played at the World Cup nine times, most recently in 2026, and they have never lifted the trophy.
Portugal’s best World Cup performance came in 1966 when they finished third. It took the Seleção 40 years to return to the semi-finals, and they would fail to advance to the finals as Portugal would lose to France and then hosts Germany in the 3rd/4th place match.
How many World Cups have Portugal won?
Portugal have won zero World Cups. However, they are still one of the top competitors every time they participate in the tournament. The Portugal national football team has reached the knockout stages in six of their nine World Cup appearances, most recently in 2026, when they beat Croatia 2-1 in the round of 32 before losing 1-0 to Spain in the round of 16.
Overall, Portugal’s football team often performs well in the World Cup’s group stages, but struggles to convert that momentum deep into the tournament.
Considering Portugal’s misfortune at the later stages of World Cups, this also means that Cristiano Ronaldo has never won a World Cup either.
Which trophies have Portugal won?
Portugal won the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League twice, in 2019 and 2025.
The achievements listed above and the individual performances of Portugal players in their clubs mean that the team generally walks into tournaments, like the World Cup, as one of the favourites. This is also often reflected in football betting apps, which tend to offer outright odds on tournament winners at the start of World Cups.
However, the tournament play is quite different from the regular season. Upsets can happen at any time, and Portugal have been on the receiving end of them, like in the quarter-finals against Morocco in 2016.
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FAQs about Portugal
How did Portugal do at the 2026 World Cup?
Portugal reached the round of 16. In Group K they drew with DR Congo (1-1) and Colombia (0-0) and beat Uzbekistan 5-0, then beat Croatia 2-1 in the round of 32 before losing 1-0 to Spain on 6 July 2026.
Have Portugal ever won a European Championship?
Yes, Portugal have won the European Championship once in 2016.
What is the Portugal football team’s nickname?
Portugal’s national team is called “A Seleção”, which means “The Selection”.
Has Ronaldo won the World Cup?
No, Ronaldo has never won a World Cup.
Has Ronaldo ever won a European Championship?
Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016.
Who is Portugal’s top scorer?
Cristiano Ronaldo is Portugal’s top scorer in all competitions combined. However, if we focus on World Cup performances, Eusébio has the most goals in a World Cup for Portugal with nine.
Related: For the bigger picture, see our at-a-glance history of Portuguese football.
