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Portugal schedule in 2021: International friendlies, fixture and rivals

Portugal'snational soccerteam will have a tough2021 full of commitments, such as featuring at the European World Cup 2022qualifiers,the rescheduledEURO2020, and International Friendlies. Check out the schedule forFernando Santos'side.

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on against Sweden. (Getty)
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on against Sweden. (Getty)

Portugalmen’s national soccer teamfinished 2020 with eight games played throughout the entire year.They will have new challenges this 2021, includingthe 2022 FIFA World Cup Europeanqualification,the EURO 2020, and International Friendlies. Here you will find the national team’s schedule, dates and rivals.

Fernando Santos’playerstook part in just two International Friendlies last year. They drew 0-0 with Spain but crushed Andorra 7-0 later. A Seleçãoalso took part in the2020-21 UEFA Nations League. Out of six League of Nations games, they won four, drew one, and lost once as well.

This year, they will finally face the challenges they have been preparing for in 2020: the European World Cup 2022qualifiers, and the rescheduled UEFA EURO2020. The Euro 2020 may have kept its name but has been set to begin from June 11 toJuly 11, 2021. Check out Portugal’s schedule in 2021.

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Portugal Results in 2021

Portugal have so far taken part in three2022World Cup Qualifiers in 2021. Find out how they have fared.

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March 24: Portugal vs Azerbaijan 1-0

March 27: Serbia vsPortugal 2-2

March 30: Luxembourg vs Portugal 1-3

Portugal in International Friendlies in 2021

Portugal will host Spain in their first International Friendly game for this year. The game is set for June 4. Meanwhile, five days later, on June 9, Israel will travel to Portugal to clash off with Fernando Santos’ players.

Portugal in 2022 FIFA World Cup Europeanqualification

The2022 FIFA World Cup Europeanqualification will begin onMarch 24, 2011, untilMarch 29, 2022. Let’s take a look atPortugal’s path.

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Portugal vs Azerbaijan – March 24

Portugal take on Azerbaijanin the opening game of Group Aof theEuropean World Cup 2022qualifiers on March 24, at home. The kick-off time is set at 3:45 PM (ET).

Serbia vsPortugal – March 27

Next, they travel to Kazakhstan three days later, on March 27.TheRajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade will host theSeleçãoat 3:45 PM (ET).

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Luxembourg vs Portugal- March 30

In the third game, they visitLuxembourg. The game will be played on March 30, at 3:45 PM (ET).

Portugal in UEFA Euro 2020

Portugal will belocated in Group F at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. Let’s take a look at their path.

Hungary vs Portugal– June 15

Fernando Santos’sideare opening the Euro 2020 against Hungary away atthe Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.The game is scheduled for June 15,and the kick-off time is set at 10:00AM (ET).

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Portugal vs Germany- June 19

Five days later, on June 19, at 10:00 AM (ET), Portugal and Germanywillcome against each other in the second game of Group F, at theAllianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

Portugal vs France – June 23

The final Group Stage fixture will see the two favorites Portugal and Francefaceeach other on June 23. The game will be played at 3:00 PM (ET), at thePuskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

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Portugal in 2022 FIFA World Cup Europeanqualification

Portugal will resume their road towards theWorld Cup 2022 in September. Check out their next fixtures.

Portugal vs Ireland- September 1

Os Navegadores willnow hostIrelandon September 1, at3:45 PM (ET).

Azerbaijanvs Portugal- September 7

Another September fixture is the one against Azerbaijan away, sixdays later, on September 7. The kick-off time is at 10:00 AM(ET).

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Portugalvs Luxembourg – October 12

Portugal will play theirsixth game ofGroup AagainstLuxembourg. The two sides will face off on October 12,at3:45 PM (ET)

Ireland vs Portugal- November 11

Portugal will next travel toIrelandfor the return match of Group Aon November 11.This game isscheduled for3:45 PM (ET) as well as the majority of others.

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Portugal vs Serbia – November 14

Fernando Santos and the players close 2021 with a home game against Serbia on November 14. The two teams will clash off at3:45 PM (ET).

Portugal in International Friendlies

The Portuguese side will also play twoInternational Friendly games this year. Check out the time and date.

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Qatar vsPortugal- September 4

Portugal will come against Qatar away in the first of their twoInternational Friendlies in 2021. The game is set forSeptember 4, at 3:45 PM (ET).

Portugal vs Qatar – October 10

In their second friendly matchup, Qatar will travel to Portugal onOctober 10. Itis scheduled for3:45 PM (ET).

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