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Portugal's Last Major Trophy: Euro 2016

Portugal's trophy history

Portugal's only major trophy on the World Cup/continental level remains UEFA Euro 2016, won as one of the tournament's least dominant champions ever — they finished third in their group and won just one of their seven matches in normal time, yet still lifted the trophy after beating hosts France 1-0 in extra time in Paris. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's talismanic captain, was forced off injured in the first half of that final in tears, only to return to the touchline to coach and encourage his teammates from the sideline as Eder scored the winner. Portugal have since added two UEFA Nations League titles (2019, and again in 2025 on penalties against Spain), but because this site tracks World Cup and continental-championship titles specifically, Euro 2016 remains their listed 'last trophy.' Portugal have never reached a World Cup final, with their best finish a third-place run at the inaugural tournament they qualified deep into, back in 1966.

Portugal's senior international honours

Competition	Titles won	Tracked here
FIFA World Cup	0	Yes
UEFA European Championship	1	Yes
UEFA Nations League	2	No

Portugal's World Cup record

Appearances	9
Best result	Third place (1966)
Most recent World Cup	2026

Portugal's notable tournament finishes

Year	Competition	Result	Detail
2016	Euro 2016	Won	1-0 (aet) vs France, as away team
2019	UEFA Nations League	Won	1-0 vs Netherlands, as hosts
2025	UEFA Nations League	Won	Penalties vs Spain

Legendary Portugal players

Eusebio — Top scorer of the 1966 World Cup, where Portugal reached the semifinal on their tournament debut.
Luis Figo — Ballon d'Or winner in 2000 and captain of Portugal's golden generation.
Cristiano Ronaldo — Portugal's all-time leading scorer and captain during the Euro 2016 win, despite leaving that final injured.
Eder — Scored the winning goal in the Euro 2016 final as a second-half substitute.

Interesting facts about Portugal

Portugal won Euro 2016 despite winning only one of their seven matches inside 90 minutes, a record for a European Championship winner.
Cristiano Ronaldo was injured and substituted in the first half of the 2016 final, yet stayed on the touchline coaching teammates for the rest of the match.
Portugal's best-ever World Cup finish is third place, achieved on their tournament debut in 1966.
Portugal is the only nation to have won both the European Championship and the UEFA Nations League multiple times.

Portugal frequently asked questions

When did Portugal win their only major trophy?

UEFA Euro 2016, beating hosts France 1-0 after extra time.

Has Portugal ever won the World Cup?

No. Their best finish is third place, at the 1966 World Cup in England.

Did Cristiano Ronaldo play in the Euro 2016 final?

He started but was substituted through injury in the first half, then continued coaching from the sideline as Portugal won in extra time.

Has Portugal won any trophies since Euro 2016?

Yes, two UEFA Nations League titles (2019 and 2025) — but this site tracks World Cup and continental-championship wins specifically, so Euro 2016 remains listed as their last major trophy.

Common Portugal search questions

Has Portugal ever won the Euros?

Yes. Portugal last won the Euros in 2016, when they won the UEFA Euro 2016. The live counter above shows the current time since that title.

When did Portugal last win the Euros?

Portugal last won the Euros in 2016 at the UEFA Euro 2016.

Data sources & verification for Portugal

Last verified 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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