Portugal last won the European Championship in 2016, and it remains their only Euro title. They beat hosts France 1-0 in the final at the Stade de France on 10 July 2016, with Éder scoring in the 109th minute of extra time.
Since then, Portugal went out in the round of 16 at Euro 2020 and in the quarter-finals at Euro 2024, losing to France on penalties. They have won the UEFA Nations League twice, in 2019 and 2025.
Below: Portugal’s 2016 run match by match, their record at every Euro, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s part in the win.
| Round | Result |
|---|---|
| Group F | Portugal 1-1 Iceland |
| Group F | Portugal 0-0 Austria |
| Group F | Hungary 3-3 Portugal |
| Round of 16 | Portugal 1-0 Croatia (after extra time) |
| Quarter-final | Portugal 1-1 Poland (won 5-3 on penalties) |
| Semi-final | Portugal 2-0 Wales |
| Final | Portugal 1-0 France (after extra time, Éder 109’) |
Portugal won only one of their seven matches at Euro 2016 in normal time: the 2-0 semi-final against Wales.
While we remember the day of Portugal’s Euro win like yesterday, it’s been almost exactly a decade since that glorious day, and we’re still running on that high. Who knows, maybe it’s also about time for Portugal to win the World Cup as well.
Which year did Portugal win the Euro?
Portugal won the UEFA European Championship in 2016. They defeated hosts France 1-0 in the final at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on July 10, 2016.
Portugal winning the 2016 Euro marked the nation’s first major international tournament trophy. It was a thriller of a match, too, with substitute Éder scoring in the 109th minute of extra time. We would strongly recommend at least watching the highlights of the game.
The whole tournament was an emotional roller-coaster for Portugal fans, too, since the group stage started rather shakily. Portugal didn’t win a single match in the group stage and drew three games against Iceland, Austria and Hungary.
Though many expected an early exit after that performance, Portugal pulled through at the very end. Regretfully, I was one of those fans, and I didn’t even take the odds for Portugal making it to the final on a 5-pound minimum deposit betting app I downloaded at the time.
Portugal’s record at every Euro
- 1984: semi-finals
- 1996: quarter-finals
- 2000: semi-finals
- 2004: runners-up (as hosts)
- 2008: quarter-finals
- 2012: semi-finals
- 2016: champions
- 2020 (played in 2021): round of 16
- 2024: quarter-finals
FAQs about Portugal’s 2016 Euro win
- How did Portugal do at Euro 2024?
Portugal won their group, beat Slovenia 3-0 on penalties in the round of 16 and went out in the quarter-finals, losing 5-3 on penalties to France after a 0-0 draw.
- When did Ronaldo win the Euros?
Cristiano Ronaldo won the Euros with Portugal in 2016.
- What happened to Ronaldo in Euro 2016?
Ronaldo scored three goals (Portugal’s top scorer) and provided three assists at Euro 2016, but the tournament ended with an injury during the final, where he was substituted in the 25th minute versus France, as per ESPN.
- Has Portugal won any trophies?
Yes, Portugal has won three major international trophies: Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
- Who scored Portugal’s winning goal at Euro 2016?
Éder scored Portugal’s winner in the Euro 2016 final.
- Has Ronaldo won the Euros with Portugal?
Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016.
Related: For the bigger picture, see our at-a-glance history of Portuguese football.
