Collection: Portugal World Cup Soccer Cards
Portugal's sports cards are dominated by one name — Cristiano Ronaldo. His rookie card from 2002 is one of the most coveted soccer cards of all time. Collectors also chase rookie cards for João Félix and autographed memorabilia for stars like Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leão. Portugal’s World Cup and UEFA Nations League-themed Panini Prizm and Topps Chrome cards are popular for their iconic design and star player appeal.
The Portugal national football team, known as A Seleção das Quinas, has built a World Cup legacy filled with flashes of brilliance, legendary players, and moments of near glory that have made them one of Europe’s most respected footballing nations. Portugal made its World Cup debut in 1966 in England, where a team led by the great Eusébio da Silva Ferreira stunned the world by finishing third. Eusébio, the tournament’s top scorer with nine goals, spearheaded a famous comeback against North Korea in the quarterfinals, cementing himself as one of the game’s all-time legends. After that golden run, Portugal endured decades of absence until the emergence of a new wave of talent in the 1980s, including Fernando Gomes and Paulo Futre, though the team did not qualify consistently. A new era dawned in the 2000s with the rise of the “Golden Generation,” featuring Luís Figo, Rui Costa, and Deco, followed by the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, who would go on to become Portugal’s greatest-ever player and one of the most iconic figures in world football. Portugal’s best modern World Cup performance came in 2006 in Germany, where coach Luiz Felipe Scolari guided the team to the semifinals, defeating Mexico and the Netherlands before falling to France, ultimately finishing fourth. In subsequent tournaments, Portugal has remained competitive but often fell in the Round of 16, as seen in 2010 and 2018, despite Ronaldo’s brilliance. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Portugal reached the quarterfinals with strong performances from Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and young stars like João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos, though they were stunned by Morocco in one of the tournament’s biggest upsets. With a mix of established legends and rising talent, Portugal’s World Cup story reflects resilience, flair, and the enduring quest to match its continental triumphs with ultimate global success.
Favorite Portugal FIFA World Cup Soccer Legends
Cristiano Ronaldo | Eusebio | Luis Figo | Ricardo Carvalho | Rui Costa | Bernardo Silva | Pepe | Nani | João Moutinho | Tiago