Portugal World Cup Team Statistics
Portugal's team statistics reflect a squad that delivered structured possession-based performances and attacking efficiency across the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. The team's offensive structure produced 7 goals across three matches, with Rafael Leão, Bruno Fernandes, and Cristiano Ronaldo accounting for the majority of Portugal's scoring. Portugal created consistent chance-creation opportunities through midfield control and wide attacking sequences, reflecting a system built around possession retention and rapid vertical movement.
Portugal maintained possession at an average of 61 percent across the group stage, completing 88% of passes with 612 passes per game. Defensive metrics (3 goals conceded across three matches and 1 clean sheet) highlight a squad capable of defensive organization while remaining exposed on occasional transitions. The team demonstrates structured attacking output and possession-based control, though improving finishing efficiency remains a clear area for development.
Portugal's World Cup team statistics are shown in the table below.
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Team Statistics — Overview
Portugal's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign produced 2 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses across three group stage matches, with 7 goals scored and 3 conceded, securing first place in Group C. Attacking output was driven by Rafael Leão, Bruno Fernandes, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who combined for the majority of Portugal's scoring. The team maintained 61% possession with structured build-up play and 88% pass accuracy across all three neutral venue fixtures.
One clean sheet and 3 goals conceded reflect a defensively organized backline that limited high-value chances across the group. Bruno Fernandes led the creative output with 2 goals and 3 assists, while Vitinha anchored midfield distribution with 58.7 passes per match across the campaign. Attacking coordination through possession retention and rapid switches remained the defining feature of Roberto Martínez's system, though converting territorial control into more goals remains an area for improvement heading into the knockout rounds.
Portugal's World Cup overview statistics are shown in the table below.
| Tournament | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets | Average possession | Shots / Game | Shots on Target / Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | 9.2 | 3.4 |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Total / Average | 40 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 69 | 44 | 14 | — | 9.2 | 3.4 |
| Tournament | Pass Accuracy | Corners / Game | Fouls / Game | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | GK Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | 0 | ||
| 2022 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total / Average | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Portugal's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign shows a shorter group-stage sample than the 2022 tournament, which extended across five matches to the quarter-final. The team conceded 3 goals in 2026 compared to a heavier defensive workload spread across the longer 2022 run. Portugal's group-stage possession average rose from 54% in 2022 to 61% in 2026 under the current system. Pass accuracy improved from 85%to 88%, confirming a more controlled build-up approach than the previous cycle.
Discipline remained controlled with 5 yellow cards and zero red cards across the 2026 group stage. Portugal produced 2 wins and 1 draw across neutral venue fixtures, with possession-based control remaining a consistent strength throughout. One clean sheet and 3 goals conceded highlight a defensive record stronger than the equivalent stage of the 2022 campaign, while Portugal continues to develop attacking efficiency to match its territorial dominance.
* All-time leaders across every edition. Possession and passing data are only published by FIFA from 2010 onwards.
