Portugal World Cup soccer team (POR)

Read about the national team ready for South Africa 2010

The national soccer team from Portugal has qualified for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa.

The team has previously participated 4 times in the World Cup tournament, which will make this attendance in South Africa their 4th World Cup appearance.

Portugal has participated in the previous 2 world cup, making this a Consecutive Streak of 3 cups.

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Portugal data and statistics

Country code (FIFA code): POR
Current FIFA ranking: 5
Group in qualifications: UEFA Group 1
Result in qualifications: Play-off / Host
Best previous result in World Cup: Third Place (1966)
Previous World Cup victories: 0
Nicknames for Portugal national team: Selecção das Quinas
Head coach for Portugal: Carlos Queirós
Home stadium:

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