The Portugal national team is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup and the President of Portugal, António José Seguro, attended the Portugal Football Summit in Miami. The event, which took place under the theme “Portugal and the Future of the Global Sports Economy”, was attended by the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, Pedro Proença.

What happened?

The President of Portugal spoke at the opening session of the event and highlighted the importance of football to the Portuguese economy.

Why is it important for Portugal?

The presence of the President of Portugal at the event demonstrates the country's commitment to the development of football and its economy.

What comes next?

The Portugal national team will face Colombia on June 27, in a match counting for the 2026 World Cup. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 | | 2026-06-27 | Colombia | - | The last match of the Portugal national team was a draw against Congo DR, on June 17, 2026. The team is in good form, with 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games.