The Portugal national football team has the third best anthem in the 2026 World Cup, according to a ranking released by The Athletic. The Portuguese national anthem was considered the third best among the 48 participating teams in the 2026 World Cup.

What happened?

The list was compiled by journalist Tim Spiers, who evaluated all the anthems of the teams participating in the competition. In his analysis, Spiers distinguishes between anthems that gain impact from the passionate way they are sung by fans, those that he considers true musical masterpieces, and others that, in his opinion, have little interest.

Why is this important for the Portugal national team?

Portugal thus stands out in the podium of the best anthems of the competition, occupying the third place, just behind Brazil and France. The distinction places 'A Portuguesa' among the most appreciated themes of the competition, ahead of countries like Colombia, Scotland, Ecuador, Argentina, Egypt, Uruguay, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which complete the top 10.

What are the top 10 anthems?

| Position | Country | | --- | --- | | 1 | Brazil | | 2 | France | | 3 | Portugal | | 4 | Colombia | | 5 | Scotland | | 6 | Ecuador | | 7 | Argentina | | 8 | Egypt | | 9 | Uruguay | | 10 | Bosnia and Herzegovina |