UEFA European Championship
Portugal: Women’s Euros 2022 profile
Appearing at their second-ever tournament. after making their debut five years ago, Portugal are looking to go one step further than 2017 when they failed to progress past the group stage.
That would represent a fine achievement for the side who pushed England and Spain close in their group games at Euro 2017, as well as defeating Scotland.
What was Portugal Women’s Euro 2022 Qualifying Record?
Group A Runners-up: P8 W6 D1 L1 GF10 GA2 Pts 19
Play-off v Russia: L 0-1 agg*
* Portugal replace Russia at Euro 2022
Albania 0 – 1 Portugal
Portugal 1 – 1 Finland
Cyprus 0 – 3 Portugal
Portugal 1 – 0 Cyprus
Portugal 1 – 0 Scotland
Portugal 1 – 0 Albania
Finland 1 – 0 Portugal
Scotland 0 – 2 Portugal
Top Scorer: Ana Capeta (3)
Who is Portugal’s head coach at Euro 2022?
Portugal will be led for the second straight tournament by Francisco Neto, who guided the side to their first-ever Euros in 2017. Now eight years into the job, the former goalkeeping coach has instilled a style of play that runs right the way from the senior team down to the youth levels.
Who is Portugal’s captain at Euro 2022?
After Claudia Neto retired in 2021 after over 100 appearances for her country, the captain’s armband passed to midfielder Dolores Silva. Silva plays as the midfield pivot, winning possession and directing attacks from deep.
Who are Portugal’s star players to watch out for at Euro 2022?
Carole Costa is the squad’s most-capped player, and her experience and leadership qualities have helped to fill the void left by last year’s retirement of the legendary Claudia Neto. Costa is a central defender who stars for Benfica at club level, and is also known to chip in with a goal.
Further up the pitch is Costa’s Benfica team-mate, Francisca Nazareth: one of the brightest young talents in the European game. ‘Kika’, as she is also known, usually plays just behind a main striker and is a constant source of creativity for her side. Kika will still be a teenager by the time Euro 2022 gets underway but is already a key player for her country.
Who are Portugal’s opponents in the group stages at Euro 2022?
Saturday, 9th July
Portugal v Switzerland
Wednesday, 13th July
Netherlands v Portugal
Sunday, 17th July
Sweden v Portugal