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Surprisingly Germany 2006 will only be Portugal's fourth time at the finals. Yet they'll be considered a genuine contender to win having scored more goals than any other team in Europe during qualification, and finishing seven points above the others in their group. Their chief striker Pauleta netted eleven goals putting him at the top in Europe and they had a defence to match conceding only five goals.
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. Their other attempts have been disappointing, going out on both occasions in the groups stage. With coach Scolari (no stranger to winning the World Cup) in charge they would hope to do better this time.
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 and maybe they can get further than in '66. [Latest Portugal Squad News]
Coach
Luiz Felipe Scolari
2006 World Cup
Group D playing
Angola
Iran
Mexico
Previous World Cups
Appearances: 3 times
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