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Team Value
$1.05B
#5of 48
Group G· FIFA #6

Portugal

Slow, steady, sunny.

Squad Worth $1.05B

Portugal's 2026 squad is valued at $1.05B — #5 of 48 nations, about 65% of the world's most valuable squad (England).

Portugal, Top 5 Squad by Market Value — Key Facts

  • Squad Worth $1.05B. Portugal's 2026 squad is valued at $1.05B — #5 of 48 nations, about 65% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
  • $50K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Portugal is $50K — ranked #21 of 48 WC nations.
  • Won Euro 2016 — With Ronaldo Injured. Portugal won Euro 2016 in the final against France — with Ronaldo subbed off injured in the 25th minute.
  • Oldest Wine Region on Earth. Portugal's Douro Valley is the world's oldest demarcated wine region (1756) — older than the entire United States.
  • Ronaldo: 900+ Career Goals. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more career goals than any player in football history — over 900 and counting.
  • Diaspora Bigger Than Country. More people of Portuguese descent live outside Portugal than inside — that's why every World Cup feels like a global Portuguese reunion.
  • Bruno Fernandes. Their crown jewel is valued at $76M — about 7% of the entire Portugal squad.
  • 10M People, 2 Ballon d'Ors. Portugal — population just 10 million — has produced TWO Ballon d'Or winners (Figo, Ronaldo).
  • FIFA World #6. Portugal enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #6 in the world by FIFA, coached by R. Martínez.
  • $264.2B Economy. Portugal's total economy is worth $264.2B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
The Patient Builder

🇵🇹 Portugal — Top 5 Squad by Market Value

Group G · FIFA #6 · Coach R. Martínez

Significant Football Achievements

Winner🇪🇺 Euro 2016
WinnerNations League × 2
Money Score
#21
64/100
Football Score
#6
73/100
Total GDP$264.2B
Population10.4M
StarBruno Fernandes
CoachR. Martínez
Squad spotlight · 13 key players

Portugal flagPortugal's World Cup squad

Midfielder · #1 of 13

Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United 31 yrs

United's captain — Premier League's leading creator over the last five seasons.

Valuation
Medium
Market value
$76M
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Financial personality

Meet the nationPortugal flag

The Patient Builder

Portugal punches above its weight in football and in lifestyle. Wages are modest, but property ownership is high and the country has become a magnet for global remote workers.

Fun money fact

Despite 10M people, Portugal exports more elite footballers per capita than any nation in Europe.

12 things that define Portugal

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Total economy
$264.2B GDP — the engine behind it all.
Squad price tag
Worth $1.05B — 65% of the world's most valuable squad (🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England).
Bruno Fernandes
Their crown-jewel is valued at $76M — about 7% of the entire squad.
FIFA Ranking
#6 in the world coming into the 2026 World Cup.
Money rank
#21 of 48 World Cup nations on the overall money index.
Football wealth
#6 of 48 on football wealth — squad value, league strength and revenue combined.
Wealth podium
Ranked #21 in median household wealth ($50K).
Savings
Household savings rate sits at 5.4% (rank #21 among WC nations).
Cash culture
Only 8% of adults own stocks — wealth stays in property, bonds and cash.
Home country
77.8% of households own their home — one of the highest rates in the tournament.
Trophy cabinet
🇪🇺 Euro 2016 · Nations League × 2
Did you know?
Despite 10M people, Portugal exports more elite footballers per capita than any nation in Europe.
Stars, coach & trophies

The football pavilion

Star player
Bruno Fernandes
Market value $76M
Team market value$1.05B
vs richest squad (🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England, $1.62B)
Head coach
R. Martínez
League strength
78/100
🇪🇺 Euro 2016
Nations League × 2
Where Portugal stands among 48 WC nations

Rankings

Overall Money
#21
of 48
Wealth
#21
of 48
Savings
#21
of 48
Investing
#24
of 48
Entrepreneurship
#29
of 48
Home Ownership
#3
of 48
Happiness
#19
of 48
Football Wealth
#6
of 48
Traits on a scale of 1–10

Money DNA

Saving Discipline
7
Investment Culture
5
Risk Tolerance
5
Entrepreneurship
7
Financial Stability
7
Home Ownership Strength
9
Long-Term Wealth Building
7
The numbers behind the personality

Key financial stats

Total GDP
$264.2B
GDP / Capita
$25K
Median Wealth
$50K
Avg Salary
$25K
Population
10.4M
Home Ownership
77.8%
Savings Rate
5.4%
Stock Participation
8%
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What is Portugal's financial personality?

Portugal is "The Patient Builder". Portugal punches above its weight in football and in lifestyle. Wages are modest, but property ownership is high and the country has become a magnet for global remote workers.

How wealthy is Portugal?

Portugal has a GDP per capita of $25K, a total economy of $264.2B, and median household wealth of $50K. It ranks #21 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.

What is Portugal's savings rate?

Households in Portugal save about 5.4% of disposable income, and 8% of adults participate in the stock market.

How strong is Portugal at the 2026 World Cup?

Portugal enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #6 by FIFA, coached by R. Martínez, with Bruno Fernandes as their star player (market value $76M). Their full squad is valued at $1.05B.

Which group is Portugal in at the 2026 World Cup?

Portugal is drawn in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.

What are Portugal's biggest football achievements?

Portugal's honours include: 🇪🇺 Euro 2016, Nations League × 2.

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