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Roberto Martínez
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Third place (1966)
Portugal sealed qualification by crushing Armenia 9-1, and Roberto Martínez still has a squad packed with creators, defensive leaders and knockout-stage-level talent.
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Portugal qualified for World Cup 2026 in emphatic fashion. FIFA's official qualified-teams tracker says they sealed top spot with a 9-1 win over Armenia on the final matchday, a result that reflected both the attacking depth and the volatility of a squad that still carries elite-level individual quality across the pitch.
Midfielder
Manchester United
Bruno remains Portugal's most forceful chance creator and the midfielder most capable of accelerating a match when the rhythm is flat.
Midfielder
Manchester City
Bernardo gives Portugal control in tighter spaces and helps connect the attack to the midfield without wasting possession.
Defender
Manchester City
Dias is still the defensive organiser and one of the clearest leadership figures in the squad.
Winger
AC Milan
Leao offers a pure destabilising threat on the break and can transform stagnant matches into open ones within seconds.
Goalkeeper
Porto
Costa's shot-stopping and distribution make him a major part of Portugal's modern tournament profile.
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