## Overview The Portuguese national football team, officially organized under the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), is the representative side for Portugal in international men’s football competitions. Governed by UEFA at the continental level and FIFA globally, the team competes in major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, and UEFA Nations League, among others[2][8]. The organization’s primary function is to assemble, train, and field the best available talent from Portugal, fostering national pride and advancing the country’s profile in global football. ## History Founded in 1914 but only officially established in 1921, Portugal’s national team initially struggled to make an impact on the world stage[2][3]. Early decades were marked by frequent qualification failures and heavy defeats, but a turning point came in the 1960s with the emergence of Eusébio, who led Portugal to a historic third-place finish at the 1966 FIFA World Cup—a result that remains the nation’s best at that tournament[1][4]. This achievement marked the beginning of Portugal’s transformation into a consistent competitor in European and global football. ## Key Achievements Portugal’s trophy cabinet includes some of football’s most prestigious honors. The team’s crowning achievement came at UEFA Euro 2016, when, led by Cristiano Ronaldo and a resilient squad, Portugal defeated France in the final to claim its first major international title[1][3]. The team also won the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019 and repeated the feat in 2025, cementing its status as a modern powerhouse in international football[1]. Other notable performances include reaching the final of Euro 2004 (as hosts), multiple European Championship semi-finals, and consistent World Cup participation since the late 1990s[5]. ## Current Status As of late 2025, Portugal remains a formidable force in international football. The team is managed by Roberto