Portugal UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Preview: Players to watch and schedule
Here's what you need to know about Portugal leading into the Euros:
Check out every penalty kick in this matchup between the United States and Costa Rica in the Concacaf Gold Cup Quarter Finals. Portugal UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Preview
Previous Euro Appearances: 2 (2017, 2022)
Best Finish: Group stage
Group: Portugal is in Group B along with Spain, Italy and Belgium
What Stands Out: Although they just barely qualified by eking past Czechia 3-2 on aggregate in a home-and-home playoff, Portugal is making its third straight trip to the Euros and fourth-ever major tournament appearance, all since 2017.
Top Players To Watch: Veteran defender Ana Borges, 35, is the most capped player in program history, while midfielder Dolores Silva captains the squad. NWSL fans will also know forward Jéssica Silva, the Gotham FC forward who has also played for the Kansas City Current, Lisbon-based Benfica and French titans Lyon.
Keep An Eye On: Attacking midfielder Kika Nazareth. In her first season with Barcelona in 2024-25, the 22-year-old led the Spanish giants to a historic "treble" of domestic titles.
This Euro Will Be A Success If: Portugal survives the group stage. Despite almost stunning the U.S. in their final first round match at the 2023 World Cup, it's something A Selecção das Quinas has never achieved at a major tournament in four tries. Portugal UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Schedule
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