The Portugal national team is in the spotlight with the second edition of the Portugal Football Summit taking place this month. The event, which gathers global football leaders, runs from 23 to 25 September at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras.
The gathering comes at a time when A Seleção das Quinas, led by manager Jorge Jesus, sits 2nd in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group. The team has 5 points from one win and two draws in three games, with a positive goal difference of 6 scored and just 1 conceded. Their last result was a 1-0 defeat to Spain on 6 July, and their recent form over the last five matches reads two wins, one draw, and two losses. The next challenge is on 24 September at home against Wales, a Nations League fixture you can find on our fixtures page.
Who is attending the Portugal Football Summit?
The speaker list is top-tier and includes FIFA's Business Director Romy Gai and UEFA's Head of Women's Football Nadine Keßler. UEFA Vice-President Laura McAllister and Wrexham AFC's Business & Communications Director Robert Faulkner are also attending. From the club sphere, Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Serhii Palkin will be present. The link to the national team's history is provided by former Portugal internationals Nuno Gomes and Rui Patrício, who will share their experience. The first edition of the event last year already demonstrated its scale, with over 25,000 participants, 200 speakers, and 125 discussion panels.
What is on the event's agenda?
The summit serves as a platform to discuss the future of the sport at all levels. One of the highlights will be a press conference by national team manager Jorge Jesus on the main stage. Topics under analysis range from sports management and communication to business strategies in modern football. The presence of 250 represented entities in the previous edition shows the cross-sector reach of the initiative, attracting professionals from federations, clubs, media, and related industries.
What is the current state of the Portugal team?
The national team's competitive context provides a relevant backdrop for the summit's discussions. After their start in World Cup qualifying, the team now prepares for the reunion with Wales. Defensive consistency, with just one goal conceded, is a strength, but the team seeks greater offensive efficiency after the recent setback. Fans can follow the team's evolution and the full squad list on our dedicated squad page. The team's position in the qualifying table can be checked in real-time on the standings.
The Portugal Football Summit thus establishes itself as a key meeting point for the industry, coinciding with a period of intense activity for the national team. The event concludes on 25 September, one day after the decisive match against Wales.
