Portugal only participated in 2 World Cups and 2 European Cups in the 20th century, and has never been absent in the 21st century.

4:27pm, 21 November 2025 Sports

Portugal’s 1996 European Cup lineup, the prototype of its rise

In the 21st century, Portugal has never missed the World Cup and the European Cup, the two top competitions. But in the 20th century, Portugal was not even a strong player in Europe. They have only participated in 2 World Cups (1966, 1986) and 2 European Cups (1984, 1996). Their best result was the third place in the 1966 World Cup.

Eusebio and Pele in the 1966 World Cup

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Portugal only participated in 2 World Cups and 2 European Cups in the 20th century, and has never been absent in the 21st century.

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