![]() ![]() This was in great part due to the production of several world-class players by Portugal, such as Luís Figo, Rui Costa, Ricardo Carvalho, and Cristiano Ronaldo who is considered one of the greatest players ever to play the game. ![]() Portugal also made it to the semi-finals of the UEFA Euro 1984 final tournament, losing 3–2 after extra time to the hosts and eventual winners France.ĭuring this period, Portugal was not part of a group of teams that were candidates to win titles, but from 2000 until this present day, the team evolved, being present in all the final stages of major tournaments. The next two times Portugal qualified for the World Cup finals were in 19, going out in the first round both times. Portugal's first participation in a major tournament finals was at the 1966 World Cup, which saw a team featuring Ballon d'Or winner Eusébio finish in third place. ![]() ![]() It is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. The Portugal national football team ( Portuguese: Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol) has represented Portugal in international men's football competition since 1921. ![]()
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