Portugal national under-20 football team

Portugal national under-20 football team

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The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal, controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation.

The team is known for its "Golden Generation," which won consecutive FIFA Youth Championships in 1989 and 1991.

Portugal's U-20 team has won the FIFA U-20 World Cup twice, in 1989 and 1991.

Biography

Formation

The Portugal national under-20 football team, governed by the Portuguese Football Federation, represents the country in international youth competitions. This team serves as a crucial development stage for young football talents in Portugal, aiming to prepare them for the senior national team.

The Golden Generation

The team is renowned for its "Golden Generation" of players who achieved remarkable success by winning consecutive FIFA Youth Championships in 1989 and 1991. This era solidified Portugal's reputation in youth football and laid the groundwork for future successes.

The Silver Generation

In 2011, the team reached the finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, marking the emergence of the "Silver Generation." Although they finished as runners-up, this achievement highlighted the ongoing strength of Portuguese youth football and the potential of its players.

Honours and Legacy

The Portugal U-20 team has a rich history of accolades, including two FIFA U-20 World Cup victories and multiple titles in the Toulon Tournament. Their consistent performance in international youth competitions has established them as a formidable force in football, contributing significantly to the development of future stars for the senior national team.

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Career & Clubs

History

The Golden Generation (1989–1991)

The Golden Generation was the Generation of the players that won consecutive FIFA Youth Championships in 1989 and 1991.

The Silver Generation (2011)

The Courage Generation was the Generation of players that was runner up in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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Legacy

Honours

Team

FIFA U-20 World Cup Winner (2): 1989, 1991 Runner-up (1): 2011 Third place (1): 1995 Toulon/Maurice Revello Tournament Winner (4): 1992, 2001, 2003, 2026 Runner-up (4): 1994, 1997, 2000, 2005 Third place (4): 1998, 2006, 2014, 2016 U20 Elite League Winner (1): 2025-26 Runner-up (1): 2018-19 Torneio Internacional da Madeira Winner (7): 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008 Runner-up (4): 1998, 2001, 2004, 2006 Torneio Campos Verdes Winner (2): 2007, 2008 Copa El Presidente de La Republica - Ricardo Martinelli Third place (1): 2011 SBS Cup International Youth Soccer Runner-up (1): 2012

Individual awards

FIFA U-20 World Cup

Toulon Tournament

Archive

Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Description

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Extract from Wikipedia

The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal.

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