The Portuguese national team may have its best ever chance to claim a maiden World Cup title in 2026.
Entering the tournament on the back of a second Nations League win and strong seasons for many of its stars, Portugal look likely to go far in the tournament, which is set to be Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance.
"Vai Dar Portugal" (Portugal Will Do It) was the slogan chosen by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) in the build-up to the competition. The official campaign, unveiled at the end of March, shows the tugboat "Esperança" (Hope) navigating stormy seas, with references to the "unshakeable belief of the Portuguese".
"Come what may, whatever happens, we have never been this close." That is part of the message that accompanies the video and captures the optimism within the Portuguese camp.
Bernardo Silva, one of the 26 players called up by coach Roberto Martínez for the tournament, has embodied the team’s ambitious approach, insisting that Portugal will not be overawed by anyone.
