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Tue, Jun 9

Group K

Portugal

FIFA rank #6

They're one of Europe's most talented national teams, built around a generation of technically gifted players who can hurt you in a dozen different ways. Heading into 2026, the big storyline is whether this squad can finally win a major tournament now that Cristiano Ronaldo — their legendary superstar who carried them for years — is clearly in the final chapter of his career and no longer the guaranteed difference-maker he once was. Watch to see if younger stars like Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leão can step up and prove Portugal is more than just one man's team.

Key players
Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes

Midfielder

Portugal's creative engine and captain, Bruno Fernandes is essentially the guy who makes things happen in the middle of …

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

Forward

One of the most famous athletes on the planet, this Portuguese superstar has spent over two decades proving that obsessi…

Rafael Leão

Rafael Leão

Winger

One of the most electrifying athletes you'll see at this tournament, this Portuguese winger is essentially a human cheat…

Matches
Full schedule

GROUP K · WED, JUN 17 · 5:00 PM UTC · Kansas City

Portugal

vs

DR Congo

GROUP K · TUE, JUN 23 · 5:00 PM UTC · Kansas City

Portugal

vs

Uzbekistan

GROUP K · SAT, JUN 27 · 11:30 PM UTC · Philadelphia

Colombia

vs

Portugal

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