2010 Fifa World Cup Teams
Portugal
Surprisingly South Africa 2010 will only be Portugal's fourth time at the finals. Yet they'll be considered a genuine contender to win despite finishing 2nd behind Denmark in their World Cup qualification group. Defensively though they were solid conceding only five goals in 10 games.
Their best effort in a World Cup finals was their first in 1966 where they finished third, with a squad that included the legendary Eusebio. The two attempts after that were disappointing, going out on both occasions in the groups stage. 2006 saw them return to the level expected by their fans and they finished 4th.
They have all the attributes required to get to the top at the World Cup. They can score goals, they don't like letting them in, and they have some quality players with the skills to turn a game their way when required. It would be unbelievable for them not to get out of their group, albeit they're in the Group of Death, and maybe they can get further than in '66. [Latest Portugal Squad News]
Coach
Carlos Queiroz
2010 World Cup
Group G playing
Brazil
Korea DPR
Cote d'Ivoire
Previous World Cups
Appearances: 4 times
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Latest Portugal 2010 World Cup News
- The Week in Quotes
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:28:00 GMT
<p><strong>FIFA.com</strong> look?s at some this past week?s most interesting comments, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic on joining AC Milan, Cesare Prandelli on Antonio Cassano, David Villa on Lionel Messi and Sergio Batista on Spain.</p> - France stunned as forwards thrive
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:35:00 GMT
<p>Belarus won 1-0 in France as Portugal were held 4-4 by visiting Cyprus, while Italy's Antonio Cassano, Fernando Torres of Spain and England talisman Wayne Rooney inspired victories.</p> - Moratti opens door to Mourinho return
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:28:00 GMT
<p>Massimo Moratti has refused to rule out the possibility of Jose Mourinho regaining the Inter Milan reins in the future, but pledged his full support to current <em>Nerazzurri</em> coach Rafa Benitez.</p> - Inspection Group concludes Iberian visit
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:54:00 GMT
<p>The FIFA Inspection Group has made the final stop on its European journey in Spain and Portugal, who are bidding to co-host the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.</p> - Football's hair-raising icons
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:12:00 GMT
<p>From outrageous hair styles through bushy beards to moustache-growing challenges, <strong>FIFA.com</strong> looks at some of the beautiful game's more memorable hairy stars.</p> - Mourinho: Milan can rule Europe
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:35:00 GMT
<p>Jose Mourinho has labelled Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic among the world?s best players and AC Milan as contenders to win the UEFA Champions League, and also discussed his feelings for Inter Milan.</p>
